Galaxy Balloons
810 Salisbury Road
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 878-9507
(704) 878-9505 FAX

President: Sidney Conn

Galaxy Balloons is a company with a unique history. Rising like the mythical Phoenix from the unused US FAA Type Certificate of another balloon company, Galaxy started in full production in 1985 to become a full line balloon manufacturer. In fact, in its first year of production, Galaxy came in as the third largest manufacturer of balloons in the US and has never looked back.

From these beginnings, Galaxy has now grown to a full line balloon company, with envelope sizes from the 6, with a displacement of 56,000 cubic feet, all the way up to size 11, which displaces 240,000 cubic feet. Rectangular carriage sizes range in size from 40"x48" to the gargantuan 60"x120" 16-passenger divided compartment model.

Galaxy Balloons are the best value in hot air balloons in the world. Combining function, safety and aesthetics each system is designed with you, the pilot, in mind. Each model is strong, lightweight and inexpensive. For maximum safety and strength the carriage frames and removable uprights are constructed from nonconductive materials, natural rattan for the smaller sporting systems and high-strength composites for the heavy-duty ride carrying end of the spectrum. In none of the carriages are there electrically conductive metal structural members. Sturdy 7mm wicker is woven vertically to prevent snares and entanglements during low level flight and landings. Nonconductive fuel hoses and high-tech insulated fuel tank covers help to protect against potential arc strikes. A full range of electronic or mechanical instruments are mounted either in a handsome panel or, in the larger baskets, in a convenient, easy-to-read Òheads-upÓ display.

All Galaxy envelopes are built from strong, long-lasting polyester with an exceptionally durable coating. This fabric has a limited 1000 hour warranty. The approved redline continuous operating temperature of this fabric is 300 degrees (a full 50 degrees higher than any nylon envelope). ÒIntegralNetÓ construction provides enormous envelope strength and allows for complete fabric panel isolation by transferring stress from the fabric to the load-carrying structure. The use of many small panels gives great color design flexibility. Full 360 degree skirts and parachute valves are standard on all Galaxy models. A new modified scoop is also available.

Other safety features include nonconductive Kevlon suspension cables for envelope connection, rotation vents and a FireToo backup burner and emergency pilot light shut-off switch both controlled right from the burner.

Galaxy balloons come equipped with the revolutionary new Mirage burner from The Balloon Works. At 43.9 million BTUH per hour input, it is the most powerful in the world! At 101 dbA, it is also the quietest.

Optional equipment includes 15 gallon stainless steel tanks, fully electronic altimeter, variometer and temperature indicator., rotation vents, Nomex skirt and scoops, pulley assisted valve lines, various configurations of compartmentalized carriages and spectacular graphics.

The Choice is Yours
Ride operators know the importance of minimizing passenger injury. There is no safer divided compartment balloon for your passengers than the Galaxy composite-structure baskets. Now available in three sizes, 60x72, 60x96 and 60x120, you will be able to carry from 8 to 16 passengers in padded compartments with individual handholds and easy entry steps.

Since the Galaxy envelope has a four point connection, it has become the obvious choice for ride operators whose nylon envelopes have worn out prematurely. Galaxy envelopes are STCÕd over a wide variety of carriages made by other manufacturers and it carries a unique 1000 hour warranty. Expect more from your money.

GALAXY SYSTEMS
Model	Carriage	Volume (cu.ft.)	#of Gores	Gross Lift*	Payload*	List Price
	Galaxy 6b	40x48	56000	12	1200 lbs.	830 lbs.	$15,700
	Galaxy 7b	40x48	65000	12	1300 lbs.	920 lbs.	$16,700
	Galaxy 7	40x48	77000	16	1680 lbs.	1270 lbs.	$20,200
	Galaxy 8b	48x60	90000	18	1900 lbs.	1456 lbs.	$22,200
	Galaxy 8	48x60	105000	24	2450 lbs.	1950 lbs.	$28,200
	Galaxy 9b	60x72	120000	24	2800 lbs.	1966 lbs.	$33,500
	Galaxy 9	60x72	140000	36	3285 lbs.	2421 lbs.	$34,500
	Galaxy 10	60x72	180000	36	3600 lbs.	2646 lbs.	$37,500
	Galaxy 11	60x96	240000	36	3940 lbs.	2736 lbs.	$40,000

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