Miscellaneous Items

Cameron Hot Air Airships

For Sale: Two Cameron hot air airship envelopes and one gondola.

1997 Cameron DP90 envelope, approx. 20 hours TT. Like-new condition. Top 1/3 Hyperlast. No porosity. Mostly yellow with red fins and "OCEANICA" logo on both sides. There is velcro on both sides which will allow a banner to cover up the existing artwork without removal. Envelope is in beautiful shape!

1987 Cameron DP70 envelope, "as-is" condition. Approx. 22 hours on envelope before being stored. Mostly red with top 1/3 Hyperlast. Banner velcro. Current condition unknown, but there is an odor of mildew. May or may not pass inspection.

Approx. 24 hours TT on the 1987 gondola which was originally flown under the DP70. Includes Mk.IV single burner with remote blast valve & Ball 655 flight instruments. 570cc Konig 4-cylinder 2-stroke 28HP radial engine. Four ten-gallon Worthington master cylinders and one slave cylinder are included with the system (5 total). Three master tanks have heat tapes and all tanks have padded covers.

Airship gondola & envelope are stored in a double-axle 14' enclosed trailer, with brand-new white paint job, included in sale.

SOLD!

Posted 3/14/06
Sold 3/30/06

Motorola Radios

Two sets of Motorola Radios with Base and Handheld 16-Channel Programmable Radios. Base is 40 Watt and Handheld is 5 Watt.

$500 for each set

Contact Mike Wilson in Maumelle, AR:
501-851-4405 -

4/1/05

New Ground Tarp

Protect your balloon with a new ground tarp. New, never used ground tarp constructed of nylon fabric with perimeter webbing and handles. Size is 75' x 70'. Complete with storage bag, steel stakes, mallet, spare fabric. Lightweight and compact compared to blue vinyl tarps. Email for more details or other size requests.

Contact Bennett Schwontkowski in IL:

4/1/05

Ball M55 Instruments

Ball M55 instruments with Aerostar Aegis wireless pyrometer and mounting bracket.

$450 plus shipping

Contact Jeff Maddox in AL:
256-461-9553 -

2/21/05

Aerostar Hoses

Fuel hoses off 1994 Aerostar, two years old.

$150 plus shipping

Contact Jeff Maddox in AL:
256-461-9553 -

2/21/05

Balloon Works Parts

Used Balloon Works parts for sale.

AX8B Kevlar cables - 18 gore $100
AX7 Kevlar cables - 18 gore $50
BW instrument pack, DT 21, Ball 400 Vario, United altimeter $125

All parts in good condition. Buyer pays shipping.

Contact Larry Lankenau in IN:
260-417-5191 -

2/21/05

Balloon Fiesta Jackets

New Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Special Shapes Jackets For Sale. Both Brand New/Never Worn

2004 Special Shapes Pilot Jacket - Size Large
Grayish Blue w/Black Trim
Hood w/Reinforced Bill
2004 Special Shapes Logo On Back
$120

2003 Special Shapes Pilot Jacket - Size Large
Gray and Black w/Yellow Trim
Hooded
2003 Special Shapes Logo On Back
SOLD!

Both of these jackets are new and have never been worn...still have the tags
attached. I get a new one there every year, and I don't need this many jackets!

Jerry Copas (Jack Daniel's special shape pilot)
2012 Perry Crossing Rd.
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 246-6006

1/10/05

Cameron Down Cover

Cameron down cover for a 66x90" partition basket. Color blue, zipper top, new
condition, never used.

$500

Contact Mike Collins:
7805 Eagle Rock Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87122
505-270-3651 -

1/10/05

Cameron Parts

Set of Ball 655 Cameron Instruments, complete with all upper and lower wires and sensors, recalibrated by Blue Sky Avionics 07/03, annualed 06/04; $600

4 Kevlar Cables; $15 ea or 4/$50

(Two Available) 24" 5HP B&S No-Name Fan, runs, needs some TLC; $100

Buyer pays shipping on all items.

Contact Neil in Albuquerque, NM:
505-269-3479 - neilabq@aol.com

7/27/04
Updated 1/31/05

Complete Cold Air Balloon Business

Complete turnkey cold air balloon business for sale. I have 7 cold air envelopes including FlyGuys (regular and special shapes, Like New) 8 cold air fans (all new or like new), 4 internal lights for balloons (2 Mercury Vapor Systems and 2 Incandescent Systems), 2 Giant Shipping Containers, Many Smaller Support Items and All Promotional and Sales Materials. Will include training and complete documents.

$15,000 OBO.

Motivated to sell immediately (New Cost Over $40,000).

Contact Mike Wilson in Maumelle, AR:
501-960-1814 or 501-851-4128 (ext.111)

7/27/04
Updated 11/3/04

Cameron A-250 Parachute

1 - Cameron A250 Parachute, Hyperlast.

$$$ - Make An Offer

Contact Matt Guthrie:
SuperiAire Technologies
5900 Anaheim NE Ste. A
Albuquerque, NM 87113
505-858-1685

7/27/04

Cameron Parts

(5) Kevlar cables - $20 ea or $80 takes all
Scoop for 77cf Viva, Royal Blue. Some small holes and burn marks. Will sell with replacement Nomex - $125
Cameron envelope bag for 77cf - $40
Crown line for 77cf - $10
Side pulley - $15
Red line for 77cf - $30
Wire and sensor for Ball 655 - $50
Royal blue Nomex from base panel. - Make offer

Buyer pays shipping.

Contact Chris Empey:
chrisempey2002@yahoo.com

4/25/04

Heavy-Duty Shipping Box

Shipping box, 42" x 55.5" x 36" tall (I.D.) A.T.A. Pro Tour Case by Anvil Cases. Orange plastic, steel reinforced, plywood lined. A great box for those who ship equipment often.

$100 FOB Oakland.

Contact Christine Kalakuka:
Balloon Excelsior, Oakland, California
 510-261-4222 -

4/20/04

Aerostar Tank Cover

Aerostar 18 gal. grey tank cover with top ring pad - make offer

Contact Lance Terry:
469-569-5329 - terryhouse@attg.net
Dallas, TX area

4/7/04

Repair Station Surplus

For more information, contact Christine Kalakuka at Balloon Excelsior:
510-261-4222 -

As we clean out our shop, and sell things, this list will change.
Items added will be highlighted in blue, Items sold will be crossed out. List is current as of 4/5/04.

Unless otherwise stated, all items are used. FOB Balloon Excelsior, Oakland, CA. You pick up in Oakland, no charge. Shipping/handling will be quoted per item or order. Advance payment. Check, MO, or Paypal from balance or bank account.

We have e-photos of many of these items. We’ll be happy to e-mail photos of items of interest.

Piccard/General Balloon Corp:

Basket:

No S/N. Mfg. Oct 1978; 35”x47”x37” tall. Inside grab handles. In good condition; airworthy. $400

Basket:

Experimental. 24”x40”x40”tall. (Another good example of why we shouldn’t sit on the edge of the basket.) Good floor and skids, and model for a one-person basket. $50

Heaters, all used:

The BIG TWIN: s/n P052, Dwg. 5041B. Twin 7” stainless steel barrels with all aluminum load plate, twin Smith F-125R ball blast valves. Twin Circle Seal carbureted vapor system. Very light weight – about 23 lbs – for a big twin. $100

3 each 3 cans. s/ns 618, 712, and Experimental. $50 each

Suspension cables:

1/8” 7x19 stainless with 1/8” thimbles, $1 each

Ripline assemblies: $5

Shackle Sets:

4 shackles, handmade, stainless steel, $100 per set.

Capewell Fasteners (replaced the string), $5

Deflation Lock Pin (replaced the Capewell), $5

Ripline assembly (red tubular nylon covered stainless steel cable), $5

Eagle

Complete set C-7 suspension cables with toggles. 4 units of 4 lines and 1 toggle. Each unit, $20. All four units, $70.

Serial number plate, $100

Old style quick release fuel connection, $25

Cameron

Yellow Nomex scoop for 77,000 cubic foot balloon, very good condition, $400
Kevlar Suspension Cables, @$25
Large Envelope Bag (for a 180), $50
O-ring, tank valve stem, @$1
O-ring, square, tank valve base seal, @$1
Regulater Diaphragm, P/N F004D, NEW, Rego, $20
O-ring, round, tank valve hose seal, @$1
Tank valve, Rego 7140B, $20
Tank valve, Rego 8180, $20
Hose end, hand-turn w/seal, Rego U.S. version, NEW, $20
Regulator, vapor, p/n M367, $10
Quick-release vapor hose connector, $10
Liquid Valve Quick release adaptor, $5
Liquid valve handle, Rego, $1
Suspension Line Protector, mouth, @$1

Cameron US N180 Hyperlast parachute with all lines & pulley. Yellow and orange stripes with royal blue apex. Airworthy. Tests 20# on edge and 30# 2” in from edge. Orange slightly discolored bottom 12” edge. $250

Balloon Works/TBW/FireFly/Barnes/Sid Conn

Basket:

s/n 173A1, 4.0. Needs new floor and skids.
Includes (but may be bought separately):

Uprights (missing one wooden spool/spacer)
Instrument panel with temp, alt & Ball Vario
Pressure panel
Tank straps
Hoses: L&V-4Q88
Cover, dark brown canvas (doesn’t quite fit)

$400 takes all.

Heater suspension springs, @$1
Envelope suspension cable shackles/u-bolts, @$1
Parachute centering ring, $1
Toggles, @$5
Toggle parts: pins @$1
Kevlar suspension lines with toggles, @$5
Serial number plate, FireFly 8-24, $25
Valve line guide, o-ring and harness, $5

Miscellany

Piezos, $7.50
Digatron Pyrometer with sensor, $100
Raven Ball Instrument Pak, $400
Bendix/King KX99 Transceiver with case and charger... the best aircraft radio made, $400
Bendix/King self-contained Transponder with batteries, charger, antenna, $800

Raven/Aerostar

We have lots and lots of used Raven and Aerostar parts. Ask if you’re looking for something in particular. We’ll list a few here:

Single Raven HP2 burner in frame, $100

Raven/Aerostar S55A top, station 53 to 72, approx. 70 hours, royal blue commercial fabric. Porosity 5 at station 70-72. $150

Raven/Aerostar S55A parachute top cap with centering cords, approx 70 hours, royal blue commercial fabric. Heavy duty top (with load tapes). 220 F tell-tale turned. Porosity 10 at edge. $150

For more information, contact Christine Kalakuka at Balloon Excelsior:
510-261-4222 -

3/31/04
Updated 4/16/04

Cameron Red Line

One Cameron AX-7 red line with pulley. Good condition, no
damage. Please note: all other items in picture are sold.

REDUCED FROM $200
NOW $125 + shipping or best offer

Contact Jeff Orlowski in Clifton Park, NY:
hotairbear@msn.com

3/29/04
Reduced 7/27/04

Aerostar Parts

1. 1996 Aerostar Rally 90 skirt. Captain's Blue diamond weave fabric with a couple of patches...good cond. with 240 hours TT. $130

2. Champagne console from a 1980 Raven basket...good cond. - make offer

Contact Lance Terry:
469-569-5329 - terryhouse@attg.net
Dallas, TX area

3/26/04

Lowrance GPS

Lowrance AIRMAP 300 GPS

$250 or B.O.

Contact Earl MacPherson in NJ:
captearl@juno.com

3/25/04

TBW 4.5 Suspension Ropes

Used set of suspension ropes for a 4.5 basket. Came from a basket that had new ropes installed when it was completely rebuilt (it's listed in the "Baskets" section here). Good shape. Not sure of length (either medium or short), but will check.

$75 + shipping

Contact Jon Radowski in Elverson, PA:
908-208-1869 -

2/8/04