Last updated 4/20/2020   11:02:37

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Owner: Lou Barthelemy

Features / Comments:

  • Envelope looks like Thunder & Colt. It has nomex sleeves around the V-Rings and Quick Links, standard on T&C balloons
  • Burner is a cloud-hopper style / swivel burner. Looks like Thunder & Colt or Cameron
  • The bottom end is put together with Quick Release Pins like Aerostar. The burner is attached via burner blocks VERY similar to Aerostar
  • Light weight, is an ULTRA-LIGHT balloon (Part 103)
  • The bottom end comes apart easily just above the seat. It can be packed into the back seat of even a small car.
Specs of Balloon
Size 28,000 cu ft (est)
Gores 16
Construction Horizontal Panels
Deflation Vent Standard Parachute
Basket Cables 4 point, Steel with Quicklinks
Specs of Bottom End
Burner Cloud Hopper Style / Swivel
Pilot Light Vapour
Fuel Tank 10 Gallon Aluminum
Structure Bent Aluminum Tube
with Aerostar Style Quick Release Pins

Pictures from original owner

8/2010 Solberg Airport
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