World record hot air balloon holder seeks new skies in Putrajaya
Hirosuke Takezawa making sure the inside of the balloon is good to go as it inflates for takeoff. — Picture courtesy of AKA BalloonThe veteran pilot has flown hot air balloons in several countries and has even crossed the snowy caps of the Himalayas during his travels in the skies.
It all started when Takezawa took part in a ballooning club at university where he cultivated a love for hot air balloons. The duo took off in Alberta, Canada and landed in Montana, United States after 50 hours and 38 minutes in the sky, a record certified by the World Air Sports Federation. His stash of onigiri or Japanese rice balls were rendered almost inedible as they were hard as ice cubes.
Takezawa is particularly ecstatic to be working in Putrajaya as it differs from many of the countryside locations he’s flown in before, offering him a chance to share his passion with a distinctly urban audience.
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