Mike Moore interview

Category: oral-history

Catalogue number: OH0019

Mike Moore

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Description:
  • Mike Moore, a prominent figure in ballooning, recounted his early experiences, starting in
    1968 at university when he joined a syndicate to buy a balloon for £1,000.
  • He detailed his involvement in various ballooning activities, including flying special shapes
    and passenger rides.
  • Moore emphasized the importance of safety measures like inflation tethers and partition
    baskets.
  • He shared anecdotes about notable figures like Don Cameron and Don Piccard and
    highlighted his own role as an examiner for 25 years.
  • Mike Moore shares personal stories about flying his mother and the joy of sharing the
    experience with his son.
  • Moore recounts a near-disaster during inflation and the importance of tethering balloons
    during inflation.
  • The conversation includes stories about flying in Africa and the challenges of operating in
    different environments.
Interviewer: Jennifer d'Alton
Interview date: 11 October 2024
Transcript pdf (click to open in new tab):Mike Moore Transcript.pdf
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