Contact: Phil Thompson or Lisa Kempner

Lindstrand Balloons USA
Lindstrand Balloons Ltd. is led by Per Lindstrand. With over 18-yearsÕ experience in balloon and airship manufacturing, and a staff with over 160-yearsÕ collective experience, Lindstrand is the most capable balloon manufacturing team in history.

LBL operates from a 20,000 sq. ft. purpose designed factory in Oswestry, England, where the latest in CAD technology is used to conceive and to create state-of-the-art conventional and special shape hot air balloons, gas balloons, and thermal airships.

In the U.S., Lindstrand Balloons USA is exclusively distributing all Lindstrand products; is maintaining spare-parts inventory, and is currently constructing a new manufacturing facility. LBUSA is wholly owned by Phil Thompson who has been active in balloon manufacturing for the past 12 years.

The Lindstrand philosophy centers on offering a better ballooning experience for our customers. With our staff of highly trained engineers and pilots, we are committed to providing the service necessary to make Lindstrand ownership a rewarding and enjoyable experience.

We offer the most advanced technology and numerous options which allow each aircraft to be highly customized. The ultra-fast SuperChuteª deflation system, the JetStreamª burner, and the Ascot baskets combine unsurpassed engineering excellence with unparalleled beauty.

The JetStreamª burner derived its name and basic design features from experience gained on world-record flights in the high altitude jet stream. Challenging flight conditions of sub zero temperatures, oxygen starvation, and violent wind shear motivated the Lindstrand engineering staff to design the most advanced burner system available.

Most components are produced in-house for strict Òhands onÓ quality control. New products and techniques are constantly being developed; i.e. our ability to reproduce photographic images onto the curved surface of the envelope. This offers an exciting option for our commercial customers and customers who prefer balloons of special shapes.

Envelope styles are available in 12, 24, and 28 gore designs and in sizes of 21,000 through 310,000 cubic ft. which are designed to offer the most pattern options by utilizing multiple horizontal panels. Color changes can be made at any of the seams, and our computer design program which runs in Corel Draw, Adobe Illustrator, or Windows Paintbrush makes it easy for our customers to design the balloons of their dreams.

You may tailor your balloon system exactly to your personal needs, because we offer: Hyperlifeª, our tough long-life, extended warranty fabric; a choice of 10, 15 and 20 gallon stainless fuel tanks, and 15 standard baskets sizes offered with a choice of woven or plywood floors, suede or leather trim and custom colored weave.

By combining the popular features which more balloonists want, and by offering the latest in proven burner-technology, and by always emphasizing customer service and satisfaction, Lindstrand is leading the way to the future!

Lindstrand, the balloon of the 21st century, is available today.

Standard Lindstrand Features:
Envelope: Custom color pattern (any combination within existing seams), full Nomexª base panels, Hyperlifeª parachute, Nomexª Scoop or Scroop, novotex or stainless suspension cables, Kevlarª deflation line, high tenacity nylon rip-stop fabric, pulley-assisted parachute deflation system with retrieval pull cord, self-storing cordura envelope carrying bag with multiple handles and vinyl bottom.

Burner and Fuel System: Lindstrand JetStreamª Single fully-gimbaled burner features dual liquid pilot lights, toggle action valves for both the Main and Liquid Fire operation, constant fuel pressure reading, hand tightened fuel fittings and the exclusive Lindstrand Selector Valve for precise fuel management. The JetStreamª Double Burner is standard on 105,000 through 210,000 cubic ft. systems. Both the block and the valve handle are anodized in your choice of gold, black, red or royal blue. The 240 and 310 model include the JetStreamª triple burner. Two 15 gallon stainless tanks (or three 10 gallon stainless tanks) with easily removable padded covers with convenient pouches. Tema fittings with quick shut-off valves and stainless 20 gallon tanks are available as options.

Baskets: 42 x 51 Ascot Basket with your choice of all woven or plywood floor, cushionfloor, straight or contoured top edge, multi-colored accent weave, suede or smooth leather uprights and top bolster in red, blue, black or brown, bottom edge finished in rawhide, carrying bag for poles and padded pole covers.

Instruments: M55 Flight Computer in a padded instrument case which is easily removable from the basket for storage and travel.

System Pricing: The ÒAÓ series is 24 gore smooth surface design, 
and the ÒBÓ series is a 12 gore moderately bulbous shape.
 56A*		$21,990.00
 60A		$22,665.00
 69A*		$23,300.00
 77A*		$24,225.00
 90A*		$25,990.00
105A*		$28,950.00
120A*		$31,100.00
150A*		$33,250.00
180A*		$35,580.00
21OA		$36,800.00
240A*		$43,725.00
31OA*		$46,250.00

 77B		$22,550.00
 90B		$24,800.00
105B		$27,890.00

Cloudhoppers
include envelope, packing bags, complete backpack with 10 
gallon aluminum tank and cover
21A		$10,907.00
25A		$11,750.00
31A		$12,719.00

*Denotes models U.S. type certified at time of this publication. All other models are available with British registration and can be flown in the U.S.