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To: Alan Smithee who wrote (2212)10/15/2009 5:05:51 PM
From: Jorj X Mckie   of 23934
 
and it isn't even a sphere, it looks like it is about an average of 4' high. (subtracting the compartment beneath).

so I guess it could have a volume of about 1200 cubic feet.

I just don't think that is enough to get 50lbs more than a couple of feet off the ground.

According to this site, a 380 cubic foot balloon has enough loft to get 14lbs off the ground.
adv-creations.com

They should be talking to physicist to determine if that balloon could even lift the kid...that would probably save a lot of time in the search.
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