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Meet the world's only paraplegic hot air balloon pilot
Posted by
GerthroThursday, August 19, 2010
The idea was for me to go and interview Michael Glen, the self-described "World's only paraplegic hot air balloon pilot." Not once did I think I would go up with him!
Just look at the photo. That's crazy!
So, I did the interview and was just shooting footage of him getting ready when he rolls by and says, "Follow me." We went to his truck, he reaches in and pulls out some forms, as he does he is saying, "Legally I have to tell you that you could be killed doing this, but don't worry, no one is dying today. Sign here."
I'm like, what!?
He says, I'm taking you up.
I'm like, Up where?
He says, In my balloon.
I say, Are you kidding me? I just told you how much I hate heights, and you think I'm getting strapped into that thing with my feet hanging out and just a lap belt!?
He says, You don't have to go.
I say, Oh I'm going, I'm just going to be crying like a little baby the whole time and will not be looking down.
And off we went.
Watch the video.
Rob
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