April 2000
P.O. Box3672
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
Phone:(734) 426-5525
FAX:(734) 426-5026
Internet: http://www.cameronballoons.com/
e-mail: hotline@cameronballoons.com
Balloons
“State-of-the-art.The leader in choice, service, perfor-
mance, engineering, experience, innovation and value.”
You will read these same claims made by other balloon
manufacturers. These are large claims, however,with alittle
research you’ll discover that they apply fully and completely
onlyto Cameron.In fact, there is no better way to describe
a Cameronthantosayitisatrue“balloonist’sballoon”.
Whya“balloonist’sballoon”?BecauseCameronsare
designed and built by the industry’s largest team of licensed
pilots–whoalsohappentobeskilledengineers.Infact,
Cameron’s twofactoryteams are made upof 140 employ-
ees,19trainedengineers,and20+pilotswithmorethan
20,000+ hours logged.
Also,we’rethelargestballoonmanufacturerinthe
world,buildingmore than200+ balloonseachyear:sport
balloons,commercial balloons, large ride balloons, round-
the-world Rozieres, airships, and special shapes.With more
than 35 years experience and 6500+ balloons built, Cameron’s
breadth anddepthof experience is unmatched.
The result? Whether you’re a student pilot, recreational
sportpilot,seriouscompetitor, ordemandingcommercial
operator, Camerons offer forgiving, unrestricting, and over-
all superior performance.
Sinceinventingthe first specialshape in1976, we’ve
built more than 400 intricate shapes, like those of the Disney
andForbesCollections.Theengineeringexcellenceand
features demanded by special shapes is part ofevery Cameron
we build, making Cameron the choice of experienced pilots,
pilotslike halfofthepast24winnersofthe USNational
Championships.Plus, we are proud to be the builders of the
Breitling Orbiter 3, the first balloon to fly around the world
non-stop.
Your Needs
Fromthebulbouseightgore“V”typetothesuper
smooth24gore“N”andsporty“Z” type,Cameronoffers
morecertifiedenvelopemodelsthananyothermanufac-
burners, 12 tanks, and 13 different standard basket models
and sizes are available.
Suit Your Budget
Areyouastartingpilot–oranexperiencedpilot
wanting a great performer ona tight budget?Cameron has
the full range, starting with our affordable Concept balloons,
whichofferCameronqualityandperformanceatavery
affordable price of $18,000complete!
ManystandardfeaturesonaCameronareextra-cost
options on other brands.Plus, the best factory service in the
industrycomes standard onall Camerons.
for a Better Flight
Cameroniswellknownforitsinnovations–like the
Scoop, the Flexi-Rigid basket upright system, the swept-top
basket, the monoblock burner fuel manifold, andof course,
the Special Shape (among numerous others).
Andour innovationsyieldrealbenefits,asknownby
our competitorswhoadopt themwhenour patentsexpire.
These benefits translate into greater reliability, better perfor-
mance, andan overall better flight experience.
for Lighter Work
Camerons are lighter than the norm.Our fabric is more
than 25% lighter than other brands, and our baskets are up to
40%lighter for easier handling and greater lift. Ourtitanium
tankssaveyounearly30poundsper tank,andourNEW
Kevron™loadtapesreduce theweightofa 90,000cubic
foot balloon by morethan 25 pounds! And Kevron™ makes
your loadtapesinvisible–nomorelinestraversingyour
color pattern!
