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Montgolfier balloon demonstration

The Montgolfier balloon demonstration, conducted in 1783 by Joseph and Jacques Montgolfier, was the first successful human-carrying flight using hot air. They built a large cloth balloon filled with heated air, which made the air inside less dense than the surrounding cooler air, creating lift. When the air inside was heated, the balloon rose into the sky. This experiment demonstrated that heated air could generate enough lift for a balloon to ascend, marking a significant milestone in the development of aviation and inspiring future advancements in flight technology.