11475 Rocket Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32824
(407) 438-0580
Fax: (407) 438-5151
Contact: Mark Roberson, Bill Whidden or Norm Fraser
In a relatively short period of time, Sky Balloons, has emerged and established themselves as a major manufacturer in the balloon world. A very experienced group of professional balloonists, engineers, technicians and support staff have produced balloons for some of the largest corporations in the world, such as BP (British Petroleum), Castrol, Pioneer, Goodyear, Visa (World Wide), as well as a host of regional customers and ride operators.
While world wide sales have reached levels associated with older established companies, the U.S. market is definitely a must for the company's growth. Dealers to operate SkyCenters across the U.S. are now being appointed.
Sky Balloons, offers the quality and reliability of these well-designed systems, coupled with an attractive and competitive pricing structure.
Sky Balloons, U.S. operates from a 10,000 sq. ft. manufacturing and distribution center in Orlando, Florida. Sky Balloons, US provides all warranty work service and repairs on baskets, burners and envelopes, assuring quick turn-around for its customers. Other items such as, banners, cold airs, and balloon safety equipment is also manufactured in the Orlando facility.
Sky Balloons are U.S. type-certified, carry "N" numbers and fly under a standard certificate of airworthiness. Repair stations throughout the U.S. are generally qualified to do repairs, and repair manuals are supplied upon request.
Many innovative features are incorporated in the Sky Balloon systems, and special attention has been given to the structural integrity and durability of the entire balloon, assuring you of many hours of flight time with little down time.
Envelopes
Sky Balloons offers a full range of envelopes, the first completely new design of the standard shape for many years with improved safety, performance and appearance.
The envelope range covers sizes to cater to all types of ballooning, including advertising balloons with individual artwork, commercial passenger-carrying or private/sport balloons from 21,000 to 320,000 cubic feet. Custom-designed special shapes are also available.
All envelopes are of smooth 24-gore construction and provide maximum safety and strength.
A new top profile, with more curvature, makes for increased stability during inflation and climb. This allows for improved parachute efficiency and a reduction of the parachute operating loads. Parachute sealing is easier to achieve. A separate final deflation system is unnecessary.
The envelope comes complete with a high-life fabric top, scoop, rotation vents, two Skyview clear panels enabling upward vision and velcro for removable artwork. There are no hidden extras.
All the pilot control lines are rigged to go to one point in the basket for greater pilot convenience. They also pass outside the envelope for the last length of fall, eliminating burn damage during inflation.
Baskets
Sky Balloons offers baskets designed to meet the needs of all types of ballooning and have the strength to withstand the most demanding environments.
The 43-inch high traditional baskets are manufactured from the highest quality kaboo and palambang wicker. They are reinforced with an upper and lower tubular stainless steel frame and have a solid marine ply bolt-in floor-all features which add to safety and ease of maintenance.
All baskets have stainless-steel wire retention stops, double-entry steps, internal handles and two rows of external carrying handles. The pilot restraint comes as standard. Baskets come in standard sizes, single-T and double-T partition.
Burners
Sky Balloons' Mistral burners are of modular construction allowing any combination through double, triple or quad configurations. The central gimbal eliminated the need for special mountings.
Excellent ergonomic design allows good pilot access to the squeeze action controls.
The burner has been designed to assure complete interchangeability. This results in considerably reduced maintenance and repair costs as many parts can be fitted by the user with no special tools required.
Burner specifications: stainless-steel guards, stainless-steel coils, aluminum-alloy valve block, standardization of all valve components, squeeze-grip main blast valve, toggle-action liquid fire, toggle-action pilot valve, central gimbal, modular construction, color-coded valve controls.
Sample Pricing
Balloon System: 24-Gore Design, Standard Colors
Size-cubic feet Cost
77,000 $22,809.00
90,000 $25,178.00
105,000 $26,722.00
140,000 $33,397.00
180,000 $41,587.00
220,000 $45,945.00
Units are priced with basic envelope, instruments, 2 each 15-gallon stainless-steel tanks, double or triple burners, and an appropriate size basket for envelope loading.
Sky Balloons available colors (metallic gold not shown)
