1814 “F” Avenue
P.O. Box 5057
Sioux
Falls, SD 57117-5057
(605) 331-3500
(605) 331-3520 FAX
Internet: http://www.aerostar.com/
e-mail: sales@aerostar.com
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Aerostar International is the world’s oldest manufacturer
of hotair balloons. RavenIndustries,our parent company,
was the first toexplore the conceptof the onboard heater.
Thisspirit of innovation and leadership continues todayat
Aerostar.RavenandAerostarhavebeenbuildingWorld
Record setting, off-the-shelf hot air balloons for 39 years. As
NorthAmerica’slargestmanufacturer,Aerostarhaspro-
duced close to 40% of the hot air balloons in the marketplace
today.
The reason Aerostar has establishedandmaintainedthis
enviable position is the commitment to advancedengineer-
ing, product technology, safety, quality andinnovationthat
standsbehindeveryAerostar hotairballoonsystem.Our
productionstaff isthemostexperiencedin the world. The
averagetenureofourproductionstaffis15years.This
meansyouknow youaregettingaballoonassembledby
people who know how do build them right!
Aerostar has continuedtoenhance our product bylisten-
ingtoour customerswants,needs,anddesires.When you
asked for better fabric,Aerostar responded.In 1994,Aerostar
introduced our exclusive Diamond Weave fabric. This high
tenacityfabric, featuringDuPontSolarMaxnylon,isthe
only fabric in the world specifically designed, produced and
coatedforusageinhotairballoons.Theaveragelifeof
Aerostar balloons withstandard Aerostar DiamondWeave
fabric is easily reaching the 500+hour mark. And this life is
even further extended with Aeromax.. Aeromax material is
ourextendedlifematerialforthetopportionsofyour
balloon. It’s coated only on the inside of the balloon to avoid
the unsightly dust anddirt that builds up on the outside like
yousee in other silicone coated fabrics. In addition to great
fabric life, Aeromax is also strongandbeautiful. The color
matchofAeromaxextendedlifefabrictothestandard
Aerostar fabric is unmet by any other manufacturer.
Ifyou would like to lighten yourenvelope weight,Aerostar
alsooffersAerolitefabric.Aeroliteisdesignedforthe
middle portions of the balloon to help reduce the weight of
the envelope allowing youto fly cooler andfurther extend
your envelope life.
Aerostar stands behind our fabric withthe most compre-
hensivepro-ratedwarrantyintheindustry.350hours/7
yearsonstandardAerostarfabric,500hours/7yearson
Aeromax and 350 hours/7 years on Aerolite fabric installed
inthemiddle1/3of the balloon.Aerostaralsowarranties
against porosity!
In addition to outstanding fabric, Aerostar offers the most
extensive line of lower ends and accessories. Here are just a
PyrometersandInstruments:
Aerostar offers your choice of AegisIR remote tempera-
ture sensors, traditionalwiresor thenewM57Ballflight
instrument.
DeflationSystems:
Aerochute,asuperfast(resealable)deflationsystem;
Parachute Valve Top, Patented Spring Top, or Para-Rip top.
Whatever your flying style demands, Aerostar has a top just
for you.
FuelSystems:
Aerostaroffersfivedifferentsizesof allstainlesssteel
tanks from 15-23.5 gallon. Including 2 horizontal tank sizes
that can be fitted with padded seats for maximum passenger
comfort.
Basket SizesandConfigurations:
Aerostarofferstendifferentbasketsizesincludingthe
popular Aurora Stretch. Aerostar also offers the innovative
Aeroflex upright system on our best selling models featuring
nearlyunbreakablepolycarbonate uprightpoles, indepen-
dent burner frame andloadframes and “all inone” leather
sleeves.
Aerostar Burners:
Inlate1999,Aerostaragainraisedthelevelofburner
performance and technology by introducing the super quiet,
super powerful Zone Five Turbo. The Turbotechnologyis
now standard on all burners at no additional cost. The Turbo
is 25% more powerful than previously available and is 29%
quieter than the closest competitor tested. Aerostar burners
are alsoavailable withthe Glow Burner upgrade for addi-
tionalpower and night time events.
Aerostar Envelopes:
Aerostar offers a wide selection of envelope sizes from the
revolutionary Aurora 54Kto the mighty Aero 245. If you are
interested in sport flying, competition, commercial work or
paid rides, Aerostar canmatchan envelope toyour needs.
Our computer cuttingtablesinsure accurate reproductions
oflogosandartworknomatterhow complexor detailed.
Aerostaroffersyour choiceof either fullskirts ordippers.
Nomex and flame resistant Kynolliners are alsoavailable.
Thisyear,Aerostarwillbeintroducinga new envelope
size: The Aero126. A 24gore, small ride balloonidealfor
customerswhoneeda smoothservice for corporatelogos
and tocarrytheir important customersanddignitaries.
Strength, stability, and choices. Aerostar International has
been there in the past, is here for your now, and will be there
for you in the future.
