Free Balloon. A balloon intended for cross-country flying carried by the wind.
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Ratings are more complex than this limited explanation -- for example, Rotorcraft come in two flavors, Helicopter and Gyroplane; Lighter-than-Air aircraft come in two flavors, Free Balloon and Airship; ...
9 km (26,000 ft) Charles Green and Spencer Rush in a free balloon.
1862-5 September 1862-11.887 km (39,000 ft)-Coxwell and Glaisher in a balloon.
Such airships are essentially motorized free balloons and the engines are carried in a car attached to the lower side or bottom of the bag.
Flight experience must include at least 10 hours in free balloons, which must include 6 flights under supervision of an instructor.
Examples include: single engine; multiengine; land; water; gyroplane; helicopter; airship; and free balloon; and (2) As used with respect to the certification of aircraft, ...
An applicant is entitled to a type certificate for an aircraft in the normal, utility, acrobatic, commuter, or transport-category, or for a manned free balloon, special class of aircraft, or an aircraft engine or propeller, if- ...
LTA - Lighter-than-air craft, generally referring to powered blimps and dirigibles, but often also includes free balloons.
 See also: Balloon, Aircraft, Speed, Landing, Navigation
  
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