Lindstrand Balloons USA
228 Jefferson Street
Hanover, IL 61041
(815) 591-2244
(815) 591-2244 FAX
e-mail LBUSA@aol.com
Internet: http://www.lindstrand.com/
Lindstrand Balloons USA
228 Jefferson Street
Hanover, IL 61041
(815) 591-2244
(815) 591-2244 FAX
e-mail LBUSA@aol.com
Internet: http://www.lindstrand.com/
Contact: Phil Thompson, Joel Sturdevant or Lisa Kempner
The first U.S. built Lindstrand was delivered in March of 1996. Throughout the remainder of 1996, the Illinois facility produced 28 more balloons. Lindstrand owners have ranged from the pleasure pilot desiring all the extra features our systems offer to prestigious national commercial clients, such as AT&T, RE/MAX, Williams Scotsman and LA-Z-BOY.
Located in the northwest corner of Illinois, this area is known for its scenic beauty and recreational amenities. Balloonists are encouraged to visit the factory and fly with us.
Lindstrand Balloons USA is wholly owned by Phil Thompson, an FAA designated DMIR and DER (flight test pilot), who has been in balloon manufacturing for the past 14 years.
As a licensee of Lindstrand Balloons Ltd., LBUSA has access to the engineering and technical resources of Per Lindstrand and his staff with over 160-years' collective manufacturing experience. Lindstrand is the most capable balloon manufacturing team in history.
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.
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.
We offer 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 JetStreamTM 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 "hands on" 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 more than 15 standard baskets sizes offered with a choice of woven or plywood floors with suede or leather trim.
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, KevlarTM 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. Model sizes 150 and up include dual rotation vents.
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, and constant fuel pressure reading. The JetStreamª Double Burner is standard on 105,000 through 180,000 cubic ft. systems. Both the burner block and bonnet are available in your choice of gold, silver, green, black, or red. Model sizes 210 and 240 include the JetStreamª Double w/CLF, and the 310 includes the Triple Burner w/CLF. Two 15 gallon stainless tanks (or three 10 gallon stainless tanks) are included 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 52 Ascot Basket with your choice of all woven or plywood floor, cushionfloor, straight or contoured top edge, multi-colored accent rope, 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. Black or brown bottom scuff leather is available as an option.
Instruments: M55 Flight Computer is standard in a padded instrument case which is easily removable from the basket for storage and travel.
System Pricing All systems included here are manufactured in the U.S.. 56A (24 gore) $24,560 60A (24 gore) $24,990 69A (24 gore) $25,670 77A (24 gore) $26,750 90A (24 gore) $27,990 105A (24 gore) $30,885 120A (24 gore) $32,400 150A (24 gore) $34,650 180A (24 gore) $38,580 210A (28 gore) $44,970 240A (28 gore) $46,925 310A (28 gore) $50,990 69B (12 gore) $24,990 77B (12 gore) $26,150 Can Shape $41,925 Examples of Basket Substitutions- more sizes available. (Standard size included with all balloon systems is the 42x52 Ascot, all baskets include the Cushionfloor) Ascot 47 x 54 $1,495.00 42 x 57 $2,150.00 47 x 64 $2,935.00 Single T-Partition 52 x 77 $4,025.00 64 x 98 $6,890.00 Double T-Partition 64 x 85 $6,850.00 64 x 122 $9,650.00 Replacement Envelopes Lindstrand replacement envelopes are certified to be used with Cameron and Thunder & Colt bottom end assemblies. Other systems can be STC'd on a case-by-case basis. Please call for a quotation.
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