April 1999
Balloons, Inc.
810 Salisbury Road
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 878-9507
FAX (704)878-9505
Balloons
created from the unused US FAA Type Certificate of
Piccard Balloons. Full production started in 1985 with
only one envelope size and two basket choices. In that first
year of production, Galaxy was #3 in production of
balloons.
lope sizes from 56,000 cubic feet (AX-6) to 240,000 cubic
feet (AX-11). And basket choices now range from the
40”x48” and 48”x60” rectangular baskets to include three
partitioned ride-operator baskets. These compartmental-
ized baskets measure 60”x72”, 60”x96” and 60”x120”
offering a capacity of up to 16 passengers when mated
with the 240,000 cubic foot AX-11 envelope.
the world, combining safety and function for the sport and
commercial pilot. For maximum strength and safety, the
basket frames and removable uprights are constructed
from nonconductive materials,natural rattan for the smaller
sport baskets and high-strength composites for the larger,
partitioned baskets. The wicker is woven vertically to
prevent snares and entanglements during low-level flight
and landings. Nonconductive fuel hoses and high-tech
insulated fuel tank covers help protect against potential
arc strikes. A full range of electronic or mechanical
instruments is mounted in either a handsome panel or in a
heads-up display.
fabrics and an exceptionally durable coating. With a 300-
degree temperature redline (50 degrees higher than nylon
envelopes) this means the envelopes will last longer under
similar operating temperatures and loads, than nylon
envelopes. The advantage of the Galaxy system is that the
load capacity is higher than that of equivalent volume
nylon balloons. “IntegralNet” construction provides enor-
mous envelope strength and ease of service. Loads are
transferred away from the fabric and into a system of
ropes. Panels are not sewn to each other, but directly to the
IntegralNet allowing for easy panel replacement. All
Galaxy balloons come with a skirt and a parachute valve
as standard with a scoop option available.
ing Kevlon cables, Fire Too back-up burner system, pilot
light shutoff at the tank and at the burner, rotation vents
and pulley-assisted deflation systems.
Mirage burner from The Balloon Works. At 43.9 million
BTUHper hour input, it is the most powerful in the world.
At 101dbA, is also the quietest. Optional equipment
includes 15 gallon stainless steel tanks, fully electronic
altimeter, variometer and temperature indicator, Nomex
scoop or skirt, valve-line pulley assist, padded tank jack-
ets, and spectacular graphics.
