Contact: Wayne Metler
or Karen Rosenthal
Fantasy Sky Promotions Inc.
Twenty-one years of constant engineering research, design improvement, innovation and development has achieved for Fantasy an impressive reputation for quality, durability, performance and customer satisfaction.
How do you build the best? YOU START WITH THE BEST! Incorporated into every Fantasy Balloon are parts and materials sourced from all over the U.S.A., Canada, Sweden, Hong Kong, Russia, England, Austria, Italy, and Argentina. While perfection may be unobtainable, we are relentless in our quest.
A common misconception amongst pilots shopping for a new balloon is that design innovation can only come from the big manufacturing companies. This is not always the case. Some of our more noteworthy design innovations including our FLEX-FRAME gondola, our exclusive ÒF-TYPEÓ envelope and our ÒONE IS MORE THAN ENOUGH SINGLE BURNER TECHNOLOGYÓ have recently been re-introduced by our competition! We are flattered and hope you are duly impressed!
Pricing is a direct reflection of quality! This is another misconception. Fantasy keeps its pricing competitive by handling distribution in-house and keeping glossy color advertising to a minimum. After all, it is a balloon you are shopping for; you cannot fly a full-page glossy color ad.
For 1995, Fantasy introduces a 46" X 70" T-Partition gondola system for use with our larger envelopes. It incorporates all of the safety features you would expect to find in a ride basket with luxury features normally reserved for personal systems.
Proven technology purposefully put to use was the design goal, and we believe we achieved it. As a result of further flight and drop tests, Gross Weight Limitations on several models have been increased..
The exclusive ÒF-TYPEÓ envelope, now available in six sizes, is the strongest envelope construction in the world! HOW CAN WE SAY THAT? Besides verging upon mathematical perfection, our design incorporates at least 1,500 feet more seams than our competitionÕs best. SEAMS STOP TEARS! The largest open expanse of fabric in our envelopes is 53Ó X 61Ó, not much room for a tear to propogate. The gores are slightly bulbous and flexible, keeping fabric stress to a minimum, yet smooth enough to allow the application of large and effective artwork.
Gondola configurations (whether you choose an ÒF-TYPE,Ó ÒE-TYPE,Ó or Mirage Series), follow the classic Fantasy tradition to simplify the flying experience: instrumentation communicates flight information at a glance. The rich leather you would expect to find in a Fantasy is of course present in generous proportions. Individual taste is reflected in the custom wicker design, guaranteeing that no two Fantasys are exactly alike.
Hidden beneath the elegantly finished exteriors of all our gondolas is a bit of engineering which has remained exclusive to Fantasy and has not changed over the years. A flexible high-tech roll cage made up of more than 100 feet of energy-absorbing nylon rod and stainless steel tube surrounds the passenger compartment, providing additional protection for the passengers and at the same time insures that the gondola you purchase today will still look good years from now. All gondolas are component built, making any kind of repair a simple matter.
The Fantasy ÒF-TYPEÓ Burner is a significant engineering achievement, one that is difficult to improve upon, although we are working at it. Rated at 14 million BTU at only 110 lbs. pressure, performance is an understatement. Our burners naturally are available in fully gimballed single and dual configurations. Fully redundant fuel feed systems, Liquid Fire By-Pass Burners, and adjustable pilot lights with quick shut-off mechanisms are all standard features. Would you settle for less?
If you have been intrigued by what you have seen, we invite you to call us for the name of the dealer nearest you. A completely new experience awaits.
GONDOLA: All gondolas incorporate our exclusive high impact, hi-tech roll cage construction, personalized wicker pattern, Ball M55 instrumentation, full padded smooth leather trim package (top rail and uprights), log pouch, bottom scuff leather and padded tank jackets. Gondolas are available in two styles and six sizes. The opulent ÒF-TYPEÓ with high contoured corners and eight uprights, available in a 47"x47" configuration or stretched version 47"x56". The ÒE-TYPE,Ó our standard model is available in a 42"x50", 42"x56" or 46"x70" T-Partition configuration. All models include two fuel tanks. Featured above is our 42"X50" ÒE-TYPEÓ gondola with standard trim package.
BURNER: The powerful ÒF-TYPEÓ fully gimballed redundant burner (no weld, all stainless steel construction) with Liquid Fire By-Pass Burner, pilot light cut off valve, dual blast valves and dual fuel lines is standard on all models. A twin burner system is available on most models. All fittings hand tighten.
Mirage 56 and 65: The Mirage Series competition balloons come with a specially designed 42"x42" gondola. Standard equipment the same as above.

Standard Equipment
ENVELOPE: Customer designed any color any panel (11 standard colors), horizontal panel design, 16 or 20 gore ÒF-SeriesÓ envelope with tapered nylon full skirt, optional half skirt, parachute valve with 2-1 pulley system. Nomex base and skirt are optional but not necessary. Featured above is a 90,000 cu. ft., 20 gore ÒF-SERIESÓ envelope with appendages.
Model Gores Size (cu. ft.) F-Type Gondola E-Type Gondola
Fantasy Six-56 16 AX6 56,400 $17,940.00 $16,189.00
Fantasy Seven-65 16 AX7 65,000 $18,500.00 $16,750.00
Fantasy Seven-77 20 AX7 77,500 $20,055.00 $18,165.00
Fantasy Seven-77B* 20 AX7 77,500 $22,123.00 $19,929.00
Fantasy Eight-90 20 AX8 90,000 $21,262.00 $19,425.00
Fantasy Eight-90B* 20 AX8 90,000 $23,373.00 $21,178.00
Fantasy Eight-105 20 AX8 105,000 $22,433.00 $20,600.00
Fantasy Eight-105B* 20 AX8 105,000 $24,538.00 $22,338.00
Fantasy Nine-122-B* 20 AX9 122,000 T-Partition only $28,200.00
Mirage 56 16 AX6 56,400 Mirage 42"x42" $15,540.00
Mirage 65 16 AX7 65,000 Mirage 42"x42" $16,065.00
*B denotes 56" gondola and twin burners
NOTE: Standard ÒE-TYPEÓ gondola is 42"x50" with single burner. To upgrade to 42"x56" add $412. For second burner add $2,046.
All prices are in U.S. dollars.
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