228 Jefferson Street, Box 686
Hanover, IL 61041
(815) 591-2200
FAX: (815) 591-2244
e-mail: LBUSA@aol.com
Internet: http://www.lindstrand.com/
Contact: Phil Thompson or Lisa Kempner
Are you ready to own a Lindstrand Balloon? Lindstrand owners range from the pleasure pilot desiring all the extra features our systems offer to prestigious national commercial clients, such as Kraft Food's Bull's Eye BBQ Sauce, Ocean Spray, AT&T, and RE/MAX who desire the quality and the attention to detail consistently found in a Lindstrand system.
The Lindstrand U.S. factory is located in the northwest corner of Illinois, an area 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 15 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 SuperChute deflation system, the JetStream burner, and the Ascot baskets combine unsurpassed engineering excellence with unparalleled beauty.
The JetStream 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: Hyperlife, 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 Nomex base panels, Hyperlife parachute, Nomex Scoop, Kevlar or stainless suspension cables, Kevlar 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: The standard JetStream Super Single burner features dual liquid pilot lights, piezzo ignitors, dual main and liquid blast valves. It offers all of the advantages of double burner fuel management in a lighter weight package. The state-of-the-art JetStream 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 JetStream Double w/CLF, and the 310 includes the Triple Burner w/CLF. Two 15 gallon stainless tanks are included with easily removable padded covers with convenient pouches. Tema fittings with quick shut-off valves and stainless 10 or 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, or black or brown scuff leather. Also included is a carrying bag for the poles and padded pole covers.
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) $24,855
60A (24 gore) $25,605
69A (24 gore) $26,195
77A (24 gore) $27,000
90A (24 gore) $28,555
105A (24 gore) $30,985
120A (24 gore) $32,800
150A (24 gore) $35,245
180A (24 gore) $38,500
210A (28 gore) $41,990
240A (28 gore) $46,990
310A (28 gore) $51,990
69B (12 gore) $25,985
77B (12 gore) $26,745
Can Shape $44,925
Examples of Basket Substitutions- more sizes available.
(Standard size included with all balloon systems is the 42x52 Ascot, all baskets include the Cushionfloor and nylon skid protectors)
Ascot
47 x 54 $1,490.00
42 x 57 $1,575.00
47 x 64 $2,375.00
Single T-Partition
52 x 77 $5,625.00
64 x 98 $7,390.00
Double T-Partition
64 x 85 $8,450.00
64 x 122 $9,850.00
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.
Available Lindstrand Balloon colors
