Aerostar International, Inc.
1813 "E" Avenue
P.O. Box 5057
Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5057
(605) 331-3500
(605) 331-3520 FAX

Internet: http://www.aerostar.com/

Contact: Allen Schlenker

Aerostar is the world's oldest manufacturer of hot air balloons. We have been building World Record setting, off-the-shelf hot air balloons for 36 years. As North America's largest manufacturer, Aerostar has produced close to 40 percent of the hot air balloons in the marketplace today.

The reason that Aerostar has established and maintained this enviable position is the commitment to advanced engineering, product technology, safety, and innovation that stands behind every Aerostar hot air balloon system.

Here are a few more reasons why people who know hot air balloons and ballooning choose Aerostar:

Aerostar Fabrics:
The only hot air balloon manufacturer featuring DuPont 6,6 Nylon.

A prorated warranty for 350 hours or seven years.

Aeromax(TM) Extended Life Fabric: Warranted for seven years or 500 hours.

Aerolite(TM) Fabrics: Extremely light and extremely strong.

AEGIS IR
Remote Temperature Sensing System: Never before available in any balloon system.

Choice of Deflation System:
Aerochute(TM), a super fast (resealable) deflation system; Parachute Valve Top and patented Spring Top(TM).

Largest Selection of Stainless Steel Tanks:
Five different sizes from 15 to 23.5 gallon. Including two horizontal sizes.

Ten Different Basket Sizes:
Including the new Aurora Stretch.

The Aerostar Computer Cutting Table:
Whether reproducing your logo or providing you with a custom design, we have the latest technology for graphic production and innovation.

Aerostar Burners:
Our self-centering burners make flying easier. Aerostar's "Single Handed" Zone Five Dual Burners have led the way in ergonomic burner design.

Stainless Steel Superstructure:
Only manufacturer to offer an all stainless steel rigid superstructure.

AeroFlex:
New flexible Upright System that provides the type of flexibility, durability, and ease of set up you demand. (Available on our most popular models.)

Parent Company Stability:
36 years in business.
Over $139 million in sales.

Every Aerostar balloon can be custom designed using any of the standard 18 colors, or, for additional cost, gold and silver mylar fabric. All Aerostar envelopes are constructed with Aerostar's exclusive Diamond Weave Aerostar fabric. AeroMax(TM) extended life fabric and AeroLite(TM) fabric are available for some or all portions of the envelope at an additional cost. All Aerostar balloons through the 105,000 cu. ft. balloons come standard with a parachute style deflation system, and some models are available in SpringTop(TM), AeroChute or Para-Rip deflation systems, choice of stainless steel or Kevlar(TM) suspension cables, choice of skirt or Kynol lined dipper and choice of carabiner or A-block and pin envelope attachment points. All Aerostar balloons come in a heavy duty waterproof storage bag with lots of handles. All Aerostar models include a hand woven wicker and rattan basket with soft padded side rails. All baskets include adjustable height burner mounts, reinforced woven steps, oak skids, plenty of handles and hardwood floor. Rigid uprights are standard. Baskets come with two 15-gallon stainless steel fuel tanks (20-gallon on Aurora, 25-gallon on Auroa Stretch, largest systems come with greater fuel capacity), tank covers, basket half cover, Ball M55 electronic instruments with digital altimeter, and Aegis IR(TM) wireless pyrometer.




Model	Volume	Number of gores	Standard Basket	Standard Burner	System Price	Envelope Only
Aurora Series
Aurora 54	54,000	16	Aurora	Aurora	12,625.00	8,950.00
Aurora 62	62,750	16	Aurora	Aurora	13,675.00	9,999.00
Aurora 69	69,500	16	Aurora	Aurora	14,950.00	11,275.00
Rally Series
Rally 77	77,500	12	Classic II	Zone Five Single	20,995.00	13,175.00
Rally 90	90,000	14	Classic II	Zone Five Single	22,995.00	15,175.00
Rally 105	105,400	14	Classic II	Zone Five Single	24,995.00	17,175.00
Rally 126	126,500	14	Classic Limited St.	Zone Five Dual	32,735.00	19,395.00
Aero Series
Aero 65	65,000	20	Aurora	Zone Five Single	17,736.00	14,081.00
Aero 77	77,500	24	Classic II	Zone Five Single	24,046.00	16,225.00	
Aero 90	90,000	24	Classic II	Zone Five Single	25,395.00	17,575.00
Aero 105	105,400	24	Classic II	Zone Five Single	27,250.00	19,430.00
Aero 141	141,000	24	Classic Limited St.	Zone Five Dual	37,335.00	23,995.00
Aero 175	175,000	24	Classic VII	Zone Five Dual	41,695.00	26,155.00
Aero 211	211,000	28	Classic IX	Zone Five Dual	46,995.00	29,155.00
Aero 245	245,000	28	Classic IX	Zone Five Dual	49,995.00	32,155.00


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