🎈 The Physics-Defying Flight of “Lawn Chair Larry” In 1982, California truck driver Larry Walters turned an ordinary lawn chair and a handful of helium balloons into one of the most unforgettable adventures in aviation history. Armed with 42 weather balloons, Larry planned to hover a few meters above his backyard. Instead, he rocketed to 16,000 feet (4.8 km) — straight into Los Angeles airspace, astonishing nearby airline pilots. ✈️ With only a BB gun to pop balloons, a radio, and a lot of cour
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🎈 The Physics-Defying Flight of “Lawn Chair Larry” In 1982, California truck driver Larry Walters turned an ordinary lawn chair and a handful of helium balloons into one of the most unforgettable adventures in aviation history. Armed with 42 weather balloons, Larry planned to hover a few meters above his backyard. Instead, he rocketed to 16,000 feet (4.8 km) — straight into Los Angeles airspace, astonishing nearby airline pilots. ✈️ With only a BB gun to pop balloons, a radio, and a lot of cour
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