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Aerostar Hot Air Balloons The Leader in Technology and Engineering Innovation Aerostar International, the developer of the modern hot air balloon in the early 1960s, has remained the leader in the field. Nearly half of the hot air balloons flying today were manufactured by Aerostar or Raven Industries (Aerostar’s parent company). The balloon pilot community recognizes Aerostar’s quality and lead in ballooning technology making Aerostar the top manufacturer of balloons in America. Aerostar has a balloon system for you Aerostar has the widest range of options to allow you to put together the balloon system that meets your needs. Whether your envelope is an Aero Series, Rally Series or Aurora Series, Aerostar’s combinations of baskets, tanks and burners is unmatched in the industry. Contact a Dealer today to learn more about the many options Aerostar provides. A Leap Ahead In Technology Ballooning Professionals say the difference between the Aerostar family of fabrics is consistent durability and longevity. Aerostar fabrics stay airworthy longer, a true value in your balloon. Years of careful research and testing for the application of fabric technology in ballooning has a produced a leap ahead of industry standards. With the increasing diversity in ballooning and the growing demand for products to meet ever more challenging uses, resources from throughout the fabric industry have been brought together to create Aerostar’s winning combination of fabrics: AeroLiteTM AeroStarTM and AeroMaxTM A Product Of Experience and Teamwork To develop this family of high performance hot air balloon fabrics, Aerostar and Performance Textiles assembled the best team in the business: DuPont for nylon yarn, Miliken and Precision Textiles for weaving, and Duro Industries for finishing. After all DuPont invented nylon and has been producing high quality yarns for similar fabrics for more than a half century. DuPont’s high tenacity bright nylons were selected because of the fiber’s superior strength, durability and ability to be produced in a dazzling array of vivid colors. Miliken, a recent Malcom Baldridge Award winner, was selected to weave AeroStar and AeroMax. Their high quality weaving in 70 and 100 denier fabrics is second to none. For the finer weave of AeroLite, Precision offers the best technical ability for this highly challenging product. A century of experience coupled with the latest technology and equipment made Duro the clear choice for the all important finishing processes. Dyeing, coating, and finishing are all critical to the ultimate performance of these fabrics. The End Result: All Star Fabrics from an All Star Team. The proof is in the testing. When tested head to head with our leading competitors fabrics Aerostar wins hands down for UV and heat resistance. The end result for the owner of an Aerostar hot air balloon, longer envelope life. Aerostar balloons are a true value. |
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| Zone Five TurboTM Burners
The Quietest, Most Powerful Burners in the World Improving the original Zone Five BurnerTM was no simple task. After introducing the Zone Five Burner 10 years ago, Aerostar continued to invest research and development resources, along with extensive testing, in the design of the new Zone Five Turbo. The result? A new industry standard for performance, beauty and reliability. Muscular performance in a beautiful ergonomic package. What do balloonists want in a burner? Aerostar asked, and demanding pilots answered: more power, less noise, easier operation, a reputation for reliability, and a sleek appearance. With the introduction of the Zone Five Turbo, Aerostar grabs the bragging rights — with the data to back it up.
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out how to pump up burner power; just pour on the juice. But whoa; what about the noise? From pilots to passengers (and even cows and horses), everyone wants a quieter flight. Aerostar’s new Zone Five TurboTM is more powerful and quieter than any other burner available. Ask Aerostar engineers; they’ve got the numbers. They tested the Zone Five Turbo against their toughest competitors. Test results show the Zone Five Turbo is 29% quieter. What about power? All the way from 60 to 160 psi, the Zone Five TurboTM out-powers the competition — by as much as 33% at some pressures. At typical pressures, the Zone Five TurboTM consistently puts out 14% more power than the closest major competitor. How did Aerostar accomplish this engineering marvel? Thirteen high tech jets reduce noise by lowering nozzle velocity and minimizing turbulence. The new Turbo design also balances jet output, internal fuel flow, air availability and heat exchange to achieve maximum power.
78 little reasons why you're looking at the quietest, most powerful burner on the planet. The new Zone Five TurboTM from Aerostar represents a major technological breakthrough. In addition to providing pilots with 25% more power than previously available, the Zone Five TurboTM is 29% quieter than the closest competitor tested. The secret to these impressive advancements is contained in the new burner’s 78 precision-machined nozzle ports. In combination with our newly designed restrictor, these jets provide a substantially improved flow of raw power past the pilot light. The new Zone Five TurboTM is rated at 19.3 million BTU/HR at 120 psi at 75° F. Even at pressures as low as 60 psi, the advanced design provides substantial performance upgrades. Customize Your System For Your Exact Needs With five different tank sizes and nine basket choices, Aerostar offers balloonists options that create enhanced performance, functionality and enjoyment of the sport of hot air ballooning . Aerostar baskets are handwoven to exacting specifications, just one feature that helps meet a 33 point FAA quality assurance inspection. Aerostar uses
To assure you of superior strength and longer life, every Aerostar basket employs aircraft grade metal tubing for the structure. Plus Aerostar now offers the AeroFlexTM upright system. In order to allow pilots to custom fit their burners for maximum comfort, Aerostar was the first to develop and implement a unique system of adjustable height burner mounts. Every Aerostar basket comes standard with a tough non-slip marine grade plywood floor for greater stability and passenger security. To make it easier for your passengers to board and exit, every Aerostar basket also features easy access reinforced steps trimmed in heavy leather for greater strength and longer life. Reinforcing construction in critical areas means you will enjoy longer lasting performance from your Aerostar basket. Small details like looping the laces through eyelets in the leather trim help extend the life and looks of your basket.
Not shown are the Classic VIII (6-8 passengers), The Classic IX (7-9) passengers, and the Classic X (10-12 passengers).
Aerostar International offers the most extensive line of tank sizes and configurations in the industry. No matter what flying conditions you may encounter, your selection from Aerostar will provide unbeatable performance options. Changing tanks is a snap with Aerostar’s exclusive CGA-555 handwheel fitting. This convenient feature is now standard on all Aerostar tanks. Vertical tanks are available in 15, 18 and 23.5 gallon capacities. The diameter is consistent throughout the sizes, offering maximum passenger room. Exclusive 20 and 25 gallon horizontal tanks can be fitted with seats for greater passenger comfort. The 20 and 25 gallon tanks continue to offer the best fuel to weight ratio on the market today. Every Aerostar tank is crafted with tough, high grade stainless steel and tested to over 1,000 psi. This safety measure far exceeds the FAA’s minimum burst test standards. Average operating pressure ranges from 130 to 160 psi. Safety, flexibility and durability. These high performance features are more reasons why Aerostar is America’s #1 choice. |
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