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Known as the founder of the modern ballooning movement, and one of its most creative and innovative exponents, Julian was changing the course of balloon history with the development of an entirely new system in which conventional ballast is replaced with cryogenic helium.
- About
Julian Nott was a founder of the modern ballooning movement...
- Consultant
Julian Nott and his company, Nott Technologies, consulted...
- Speaker
Nott developed a theory he coined Intellectual Courage and...
- Contact
Julian was fascinated by the design and flying of balloons...
- Smithsonian Museums
Throughout his career, Nott’s work was exhibited at some of...
- Awards
Nott received the Air section of the Museum’s Sea-Air-Space...
- Innovative Design
Nott holds the fundamental patent for the cryogenic balloon,...
- Alan Eustace Record
Julian Nott and Alan Eustace with Eustace’s spacesuit...
- Nazca
Nott and Jim Woodman tested the idea some years ago as seen...
- About
Julian Nott (22 June 1944 – 26 March 2019) was a British balloonist who later lived in Santa Barbara, California. He was known for his record-setting achievements. Nott set 79 world ballooning records and 96 British aviation records.
Apr 2, 2019 · The world of sport aviation suffered a tragic loss on March 25, 2019, with the death of Julian R.P. Nott after an accident on the ground following a successful landing of an experimental balloon. Nott was one of the founders of the modern sport ballooning movement and an innovator in the field.
May 15, 2019 · He is the first balloonist ever to receive the Gold Medal of the Royal Aero Club, presented for outstanding achievement in aviation (previously awarded to only 34 luminaries, including the Wright brothers and Neil Armstrong).
Mar 28, 2019 · Julian Nott, 74, of Santa Barbara died Tuesday, several days after the balloon he was piloting landed in a remote area near Warner Springs.
Mar 29, 2019 · A renowned British balloonist and scientist who set 79 world ballooning records died after an accident in Southern California, authorities and family members said. Julian Richard Nott, 74, was...
