April 1999
810 Salisbury Road
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 878-9501
FAX (704)878-9505
Internet: http://www.theballoonworks.com/
e-mail: firefly@abts.net
WORKS
Charm&Innovation
is that itisthe most
romantic formof aviation. Besides beingthe oldest form
of flight, it alsohas the greatest charm initssimplicity.
So, the bestwayto manufacture a balloonsystem for the
next millennium is to tryandmaintain that Old Time
Charm and to include the latestinnovationsto provide a
safe, simple andfulfillingadventure for everyone.
balloon system was designed in1972 from
the ground up, to be a logical, cohesive andintegrated
system while still preservingthe romance of the sport.
Since it was certified in 1974, the FireFly balloonhas
remained an easytoassemble,unified hotair balloon
system. Our 25years of dedication todesign, safety and
aestheticshasallowedus tobuildover 6,000 balloons for
FireFlyowners allover the world.
developed for the FireFly balloonsystem
are stillthe basis for most manufacturers’ balloon
systems. The parachute valve was introduced byThe
BalloonWorks andis widelycopiedin one form or
another by every balloonmanufacturer. FireFly balloons
were the first with a truly redundant backup burner
system when the Fire2 was introduced. Kevlar suspension
cables were developed and introducedby The Balloon
Worksin1986 and became standardequipment. Over the
years, these cables have savedthe livesof countless pilots
and passengers. Inaddition, The BalloonWorkshas
striven to reduce the conductivityof the entire balloon
system with DCM tank shielding, nonconductive suspen-
sionropes andbasket frames, and the first no-wires-into-
the-basket temperature indicator.
BalloonSystem
much more tothe FireFly balloonsystem.We
refer to the extra value astheFireFly Advantage. This
Advantage means addedvalue to your ballooning dollar.
With a FireFly younot only get safety innovations, but
you get a durable, long lasting system that is lightweight
andeasyto assemble. The FireFlycarriage isconstructed
of the very best hardwoods, leather, wicker andrattan.
The Mirage burner issimple, quiet, and the most powerful
burner available. The jet-less designof the Mirage gives
the addedadvantage of having better response atlower
fuelpressures than other burner designs. The triangular
carriage delivers the advantage of tucking the tanksout of
the way, allowing room for built-in glove boxesand
instrument panels in the passenger area. The basketwill
not doghouse ina windy landingthe waya rectangular
basketmay.
system means value. The FireFly
envelope is constructedof our exclusive Polyester fabric
and comes withthe only1000 hour / 6year limited
warrantyinthe industry. Polyester fabric is inherently
resistant todegradation from exposure to acid moisture
andultraviolet light andwill outlast nylon. A net of tapes
and sliding loadcords constitutes the FlexNetconstruc-
tionmaking for the safest envelope on the market. In
addition, the redline of Polyester is 300∞F, a full 50∞F
higher than any nylonballoon. You will be able tofly
more passengers, more often, inmore conditions.
andsafe balloon
system with a long traditionof innovationamounts to
value. That is what we meanwithflying the FireFly
Advantage.
