The reading passage Man's Passion for Flight (often referred to as "The Birdmen"
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F. Today, aviation is a part of daily life, but the romance of ballooning remains. Modern hot air balloons use propane burners and durable synthetic fabrics, making them safer and more reliable than their paper and silk ancestors. For many, a hot air balloon ride is a peaceful escape, a way to experience the sky as the first aviators did—drifting silently with the wind. The reading passage Man's Passion for Flight (often