Full Systems
Up To 69,000 cubic feet

2007 Boland 32k Ultralight

2007 Boland design 32k Ultralight system with 5 Hours TT on brand-new envelope and basket.

The envelope weighs about 60 pounds in its miniscule carry bag, and is constructed entirely of 1.3oz lightweight silicone-coated nylon (soarcoat). The envelope is built from 12 gores (consisting of 24 half-gores) with full-length load tapes. The direct-pull parachute vent is incredibly responsive. There is a fair amount of mouth damage from early flights which has been repaired by the previous owner/builder - a little haphazardly in a couple places, but structurally sound. If aesthetics are a concern, I can rebuild the entire lower portion of the envelope to six or eight feet above the mouth so it will be entirely new again ($600 extra). I can also design and build a scoop to fit this envelope if one is wanted.

The 21x31x36" basket is constructed in the typical Boland style with aluminum tubing, steel wire cross-bracing & turnbuckles, cordura walls and a plywood floor, with a floating bicycle rim burner load ring (no uprights). The basket is very comfortable for solo flight, though there is just enough room for two skinny folks inside (or one average person and a tank). The basket is set up to carry one ten-gallon tank hanging from each end of the basket for a total of twenty gallons. The fuel hoses are manifolded for two tanks but can easily be converted to single-tank use if desired. One Balloon Works master and one slave cylinder are included as is the FireFly T3-017 burner and hoses.

This system burns about 6-8 gallons per hour with two tanks and a 185-pound pilot. It will use even less than that when flying with one tank. It's a super fun system that maneuvers like a rocket and packs up tiny. Set it up yourself and go flying truly solo - who needs crew? :)

SOLD!

5/7/08
Sold 5/15/08

2000 Aerostar Aurora 69K

2000 Aerostar Aurora 69 (S53A), 69,000 cf. with 110 hours total time. Top cap is green and has a tree with a smiley face designed on it. May 2004 annual.

Aurora stretch basket (ELSS) with green and brown accent weave. Laydown 25-gallon stainless steel tank with padded cover. Smooth brown leather upright and siderail covers, seat, and backrest. Scuff leather kit. Aegis instruments. Zone 5 Turbo single burner with bag.

Asking $12,000

Contact John Anderson in SD:
605-743-5454 (home), 605-941-0374 (work), or

4/14/05

1994 Aerostar Aurora S52A

1994 Aerostar S52A (65k) With 1989 RWS Lower End, N9176B. This is a beautiful, low hour envelope with only 209.1 hours. The highest temp tab turned has been 225 degrees. Pull tests exceeded 45# and had near zero porosity (0 - 5 cfm) at last annual. It has a parachute top, and comes with fabric skirt and an optional Nomex-lined Scoop.

The basket is a 1989 RWS (Rally Wicker Sport) with 463.1 hours. It has brown suede bolster and upright leather and is equipped with two V15 tanks, Zone V double burners and Ball 655 instrumentation. Includes drop line and fire extinguisher. It also comes with hoses and tank straps to add two additional 10 or 15 gallon tanks, and comes with two additional 10 gallon tanks for your next long jump attempt.

$9,500 includes fresh annual.

4/1/05

1974 Balloon Works 6

Vintage FireFly 6 N1783, Serial Number 58, Total Time 15 1/2 hours.

This is a real Barnes! Test flight and Airworthiness Certificate issued by Tracy Barnes 12/6/74. (See photo of logbook page.)

Not shown in the photo is the envelope is a red Nomex skirt.

Only 15 1/2 hours on the balloon.

• Manufactured by The Balloon Works, Inc., in 1974, when Tracy Barnes was in charge.

• FireFly 6. Envelope volume 56,503 cubic feet.

• Basket 4.0A1. Like new. Original heavy duty skids with real rawhide protection. (Not the later soft leather.)

• Full instruments including electronic pyrometer.

• Three original TBW tanks with Fire 2 and three matching heated, padded tank covers with perfect original tank straps.

• Spare upright fasteners, fueling adapter, wrench.

• Original heater bag with pockets.

Trailer custom manufactured by Terry Wright. Aluminum, finished aircraft style with aircraft rivets. Fan included.

There has been some color transfer from the artwork to the fabric during storage.

Drive away balloon, fan, and trailer for $7,000.

For more info, please contact Christine:

Christine Kalakuka
Balloon Excelsior
Oakland, California
510-261-4222
http://www.balloonexcelsior.com

1/15/05

1981 Balloon Works 7B

1981 Firefly 7B (65,000 cu. ft.), 107 hrs. TT, Balloon Works 3.9 Basket, (4) 10-gallon insulated tanks, inflator fan. Fresh annual at purchase.

Asking $7000

1/10/05

2000 Aerostar Aurora 69K

2000 Aerostar Aurora 69K with 110 hours. It is blue with vertical teal stripes and yellow crosses. The skirt and parachute are rainbow colored. It has Aegis wireless instruments, a Zone 5 Turbo single burner, Kevlar cables, Aurora Stretch basket with blue and yellow color weave, a 25-gallon laydown stainless steel tank, bench seat, blue cordura upright covers and bolster, skid leather, and is in very good condition.

Priced to sell at $11,900

Contact Shelley Caraway in East Texas:
903/984-4393 -

1/10/05

Aerostar Horizon 69K

Aerostar S-53H Horizon 69K (69,000 cu. ft.) with 105 hours total time.

Aurora Stretch Basket with 2 - 15 gallon stainless steel tanks with tank covers. Scuff leather, cordura uprights and side rail. All new wicker and lower frame of basket. Brand new AEGIS wireless instruments. Brand new dipper (or you can have the old skirt, but logo's on skirt must be removed).

Also Available:
2002 black Haulmark trailer (company logos must be removed), 2002 Tempest/Honda 6.5 hp "Safety First" fan, dropline, quick release tie off, and all the misc. tools and pouches.

REDUCED FROM $23,500
NOW $19,500 takes everything
$16,500 for full system only
$12,000 for envelope only

Contact Stephen Parezo in SD:
605-331-4776 (h), 605-332-7651 (w), 605-360-2750 (c) or

2/12/04
Updated 4/14/04

Adams A50S

Adams A50S 62,000cf. Envelope was completely rebuilt in October 1998 by "BRET" and has 40 hours on it. I trained in it, had a little fun and then got a bigger balloon. I get this one out just enough to keep it fresh. It is very responsive and easy to fly. Parachute top. Has Adams compact basket, 4 ten gallon tanks, Ball instruments and dual blast burner. Basket is in excellent condition. Very strong and solid and looks good. Someone needs to give it a good home and fly it.

$5500

Contact Daryl Tatum in GA:
678-283-4033 - hotairballoons@earthlink.net

9/19/04

1995 FireFly 7B-15

1995 TBW FF 7B-15 w/220 cool hours

The balloon has a 4.5 basket with Mirage burner and 3-10 gal tanks. The entire system is in fantastic shape and comes with the following extras:

Quick disconnect refueling adaptor, extra 10 gal tank with external inflation hose, TBW Top Tether system, built in steps in side of basket, padded side passenger restraints, Down cover for basket, 5.5 HP Honda Fan, small helium tank, tank heats with padded jackets on the tanks, dropline with quick release, fire extinguishers, misc bags inside basket, Propane refueling hose to attach to your own fuel tank (250 + gal type), refueling adaptors, TBW quick release and tie down, Digital altimeter, analog variometer, TS Temp system in Nomex skirt, 40x60 plastic tarp.

Also includes a 1999 Doolittle 6x10 enclosed trailer, double rear doors, and a door on each side of the trailer.

The last annual was performed in February 2004 and the entire system passed with flying colors. The equipment is currently located in Houston, Texas.

A customer of mine is retiring from ballooning and asked me to help them sell their baby.

$12,000 takes the whole package

Contact me for more information and photos. 

Michael Scott 
Flying High Balloon Services
FAA CRS # F65R972Y
(405) 947-2782
spiritballoon@hotmail.com

8/30/04