11440 Danbar St., Box 6002
Galena, IL 61036
(815)
777-6006
FAX: (815)777-6004
e-mail: LBUSA@aol.com or
sales@lindstrand.com
LisaKempner
BalloonsLtd
Couldyou be a Lindstrandpilot? Lindstrandowners
are known to be sport pilotsdesiring all the extra features
a Lindstrand systemoffers; competitive pilotssuch as the
2000 NABA National Champion, Steve Jones andtop
four finishers(Joe Heartsill, Steve Jones, LucasHeartsill
andJohnnyPetrehn) inthe 1999BFA NationalChampi-
onshipswho expect their balloons to perform flawlessly
inthe mostextreme flyingconditions;or one of the
numerouscommercial operators whodesire the ease of
operation, qualityandthe attentionto detail consistently
found ina Lindstrand system.
In Januaryof 2001, we movedintoour new purpose-
built factory.We are locatedinthe northwestcorner of
Illinois, anarea knownfor its scenic beautyandrecre-
ational amenities.Balloonistsare encouragedto visit the
factoryand fly with us.
The Lindstrand U.S. factory is located in the northwest
corner of Illinois, anareaknownfor itsscenicbeautyand
recreationalamenities.Balloonists areencouragedtovisit
the factory and flywith us.
LindstrandBalloonsUSAiswhollyownedbyPhil
Thompson,a FAA designatedDMIR andDER (flighttest
pilot), whohasbeen in balloonmanufacturingsince 1983.
In addition to building balloons under our own U.S.type
certificate, we have access to the engineering and technical
resourcesofPerLindstrandandthestaffofLindstrand
BalloonsLtd. inOswestery, UK.
The Lindstrand philosophy centers on offering a better
ballooningexperience for our customers.With our staff of
highlytrainedengineersandpilots,wearecommittedto
providing the service necessary to make Lindstrand owner-
shipa rewardingandenjoyable experience.
We offer numerousoptions, which allow eachaircraft
tobehighlycustomized.TheSmartVent™,licensedby
KavanaghBalloonsisaprovenreversiblefastdeflation
system,theJetStream™burner,andtheAscotbaskets
combine unsurpassed engineering excellence with unparal-
leledbeauty.
TheJetStream™burnerderiveditsnameandbasic
featuresfromexperiencegainedonworld-record
flightsinthehighaltitudejetstream.Challengingflight
conditions of sub-zero temperatures, oxygen starvation, and
violentwindshearmotivatedtheLindstrandengineering
staff to designthe mostadvancedburner systemavailable.
Envelopestylesareavailablein12,24,and28gore
designsandinsizesof 21,000through310,000cubicft.,
whicharedesignedtoofferthemostpatternoptionsby
utilizingmultiple horizontalpanels.Color changes canbe
made atanyof theseams.Ourcustom-designedgraphics
programallowsustoshowourcustomersanaccurate
depiction of their proposed balloon, whichmakes it easy for
our customerstodesign the balloonsof their dreams.
Youmaytailoryourballoonsystemexactlytoyour
personalneeds,becauseweoffer:Hyperlife™, ourtough
long-life, extended warranty fabric; a choice of 10, 15 and 20
gallonstainlessfueltanksor13.75gallontitaniumfuel
tanks,REGOorTEMAfuelfittings,andmorethan15
standardbasketssizesofferedwithachoice ofwovenor
plywood floors with suede or leather trim.
Bycombiningthe popularfeatures,whichmorebal-
loonistswant, andbyofferingthe latestin provenburner-
technology,andbyalwaysemphasizingcustomer service
and satisfaction, Lindstrand is leading the way to the future!
LindstrandFeatures:
Envelope: Custom color pattern (any combination within
existingseams)choosingfrom21beautifulcolors,full
Nomex™basepanels,Hyperlife™parachute,Nomex™
Scoop, Kevlar™ or stainless suspension cables, Kevlar(tm)
deflationline, hightenacitynylonrip-stopfabric,pulley-
assisted parachute deflation system with retrieval pull-cord,
self-storingcorduraenvelopecarryingbagwithmultiple
handlesandvinylbottom. Model sizes150andup include
dual rotation vents.
BurnerandFuelSystem:ThestandardJetStream™
Super Singleburnerfeaturesdualliquidpilotlights, dual
piezzo ignitors, dualmain and liquid blastvalves, offering
all of the advantagesof double burner fuel managementin
lightweightpackage andcomesinyour choiceof blackor
