Anamika PrajapatKnowledge Contributor
What is the hole in a balloon called?
What is the hole in a balloon called?
Sign Up to our social questions and Answers Engine to ask questions, answer people’s questions, and connect with other people.
Login to our social questions & Answers Engine to ask questions answer people’s questions & connect with other people.
Lost your password? Please enter your email address. You will receive a link and will create a new password via email.
Please briefly explain why you feel this question should be reported.
Please briefly explain why you feel this answer should be reported.
Please briefly explain why you feel this user should be reported.
Questions | Answers | Discussions | Knowledge sharing | Communities & more.
This hole is called a parachute vent (or deflation port). The vent is covered by a flap, which pilots can open and close. Pilots use the vent to release hot air from the balloon. This is done to slow the balloon’s ascent, start a descent, or increase the rate of descent.