India Balloonist Sets Highest Flight Mark

Just when you thought there weren't any more aviation records to
break:


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Nov 26, 10:26 AM EST

India Balloonist Sets Highest Flight Mark

By RAMOLA TALWAR BADAM
Associated Press Writer

BOMBAY, India (AP) -- An Indian textile millionaire apparently broke
the world record Saturday for the highest flight in a hot air balloon.

The record by Vijaypat Singhania is subject to verification, but his
son Gautam Singhania said the 44-ton balloon climbed nearly 70,000
feet, beating the old mark of just under 65,000 feet.

"This goes to show to the world that we are not bullock cart drivers,
but we can compete against the best of the world," the balloonist
said.

One of the balloon's designers said ...