A centuries-old method of flight fills the sky above Ipswich most early mornings when the weather allows. How and when did the city become home to the Floating Images hot air balloon? You’ll hear the story which led to chief pilot Graeme Day gaining his commercial pilot’s licence 30 years ago and why Ipswich was chosen as the preferred location to establish Floating Images hot air balloon flights. Published: 9 May 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Chief pilot Graeme Day getting ready for another flight (supplied) Floating Images website: www.floatingimages.com.au Facebook: www.facebook.com.au/floatingimagesballooning YouTube: www.youtube.com/floatingimages Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode updateIpswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small one-off or regular donation. Visit https://ipswichtoday.com.au/Advertise on Ipswich Today https://ipswichtoday.com.au/advertising/Ipswich Today recommended listening: Twenty Thousand Hertz - stories behind the world's most recognisable and interesting sounds https://www.20k.org/