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Heating the air inside of the balloon to a temperature warmer than the air outside of the balloon makes the aircraft rise. The air is heated using a propane-fueled burner. Most hot air balloons carry about 30 gallons of propane in tanks located in the basket. The balloon descends when the air inside cools.
