April 2000
1814 “F” Avenue
P.O. Box5057
SiouxFalls, SD 57117-5057
(605) 331-3500
(605) 331-3520FAX
Internet: http://www.aerostar.com/
e-mail: sales@aerostar.com
Inc.
Aerostar International is the world’s oldest manufacturer
of hot air balloons. Raven Industries, our parent company, was
the firsttoexploretheconceptoftheonboardheater.This
spirit ofinnovation and leadership continues today at Aerostar.
Raven and Aerostar have been building World Record setting,
off-the-shelf hot air balloons for 39 years. As North America’s
largest manufacturer, Aerostar has produced close to 40%of
the hot air balloons in the marketplace today.
The reason Aerostar has established andmaintainedthis
enviable position is the commitment to advanced engineering,
product technology, safety, quality and innovation that stands
behind every Aerostar hot air balloon system. Our production
staff is the most experienced in the world. The average tenure
of our production staff is 15 years. This means you know you
are getting a balloon assembled by people who know how do
build them right!
Aerostar has continued to enhance our product by listen-
ingtoourcustomerswants,needs,anddesires.Whenyou
asked for better fabric, Aerostar responded. In 1994, Aerostar
introducedourexclusive DiamondWeave fabric. Thishigh
tenacity fabric, featuring DuPont Solar Max nylon, is the only
fabric in the world specifically designed, produced and coated
for usageinhotairballoons.The averagelifeofAerostar
balloonswithstandardAerostarDiamondWeavefabricis
easily reaching the 500+hour mark. And this lifeis even further
extendedwithAeromax..Aeromax materialisour extended
life materialfor the top portionsof your balloon. It’scoated
only on theinside ofthe balloon to avoid the unsightly dust and
dirt that builds up on the outside like you see in other silicone
coated fabrics. In addition to great fabric life, Aeromax is also
strong andbeautiful.The color match of Aeromaxextended
life fabric to thestandard Aerostarfabricis unmet by any other
manufacturer.
Ifyou would liketo lighten yourenvelopeweight, Aerostar
also offers Aerolite fabric. Aerolite is designed for the middle
portionsoftheballoontohelpreducetheweightofthe
envelope allowingyouto flycooler and further extendyour
envelope life.
Aerostar stands behind our fabric with the most compre-
hensive pro-rated warranty in the industry. 350 hours/ 7 years
onstandardAerostar fabric, 500hours/7yearsonAeromax
and 350 hours/7 years on Aerolite fabric installed in the middle
1/3 of the balloon. Aerostar also warranties againstporosity!
In addition to outstanding fabric, Aerostaroffers the most
and accessories. Here are just a
few of the many optionsavailable to you:
Pyrometers and Instruments:
Aerostaroffers your choice of Aegis IR remote temperature sensors,
traditional wires orthe new M57 Ball flight instrument.
Deflation Systems:
Aerochute,asuperfast(resealable)deflation system;ParachuteValve
Top,Patented Spring Top,orPara-Riptop.Whateveryourflyingstyle
demands, Aerostarhas a top just for you.
Fuel Systems:
Aerostar offers fivedifferent sizes ofall stainless steel tanks from
15-23.5 gallon. Including 2 horizontal tank sizes that can befitted
with padded seats for maximum passenger comfort.
Basket Sizesand Configurations:
Aerostar offers ten differentbasket sizesincluding the popular
AuroraStretch.AerostaralsoofferstheinnovativeAeroflex
upright systemonour bestsellingmodels featuring nearly un-
breakablepolycarbonateupright poles,independent burnerframe
and load frames and “all in one” leather sleeves.
Aerostar Burners:
In late 1999, Aerostar againraised the level of burner perfor-
manceandtechnologybyintroducingthesuper quiet,super
powerfulZoneFiveTurbo.TheTurbotechnologyisnow
standard on all burners at no additional cost. The Turbo is 25%
more powerfulthanpreviouslyavailable andis29%quieter
thanthe closestcompetitortested.Aerostarburners are also
available withthe GlowBurner upgrade for additional power
and night time events.
Aerostar Envelopes:
Aerostaroffersa wide selectionof envelopesizesfromthe
revolutionary Aurora 54Ktothe mightyAero 245. If you are
interestedinsportflying,competition,commercialworkor
paid rides, Aerostar can match an envelope to your needs. Our
computer cutting tables insure accurate reproductions of logos
and artwork no matterhow complex or detailed.Aerostaroffers
your choice of either full skirts or dippers. Nomex andflame
resistant Kynol liners are also available.
Thisyear,Aerostarwill beintroducinga newenvelope
size:TheAero126.A24gore,smallrideballoonidealfor
customers who need a smooth service for corporate logos and
to carry their important customers and dignitaries.
Strength,stability,andchoices.AerostarInternational
has been there in the past, is here foryournow, and will bethere
for you in the future.
