On Wed, 30 Aug 2006 23:03:17 -0700, Ron Garret
wrote:
How exactly is a balloon going to overtake a helicopter? Or any other
powered aircraft for that matter?

Uhhhh... HINT -- Helicopters can *hover*...

Hmmm... That brings up another question... Do the FARs say anything
about right of way with regards to the possibility of the helicopter
flying *backwards*?