A New Type Design

A New Philosophy

A New Market

A New Opportunity

  

An alternative to the   traditional ballooning paradigm

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Prologue: Introducing The Renovatio Concept; a new philosophy for sport balloonists, a Total Rebirth for Ballooning.

We have recreated the sport of hot-air ballooning by implementing a new ultra-lightweight system design philosophy that when compared to 'traditional ballooning', clearly is based on a different set of priorities.  This new-way-to-fly is more accessible; a safer opportunity for a new generation of aeronauts.  The inspiration of aerostation is now accessible to all those who wish to share in the humble joy of flight. 

  • Ultra-lightweight - High-performance 56K system (BAEW < 4 pounds per 1000 cubic feet) = 230lbs empty

  • Dual-Single Bonanno Burner with LPG pressure compensation, liquid pilots and power for a 120K system

  • Collapsible 45"x30" composite basket floor is laminated with UHMW for snowmobile deployment/retrieval

  • The ACME Mouth, Hoop, and ultra-lightweight inflation innovations improve convenience and safety

  • Non-conductive contiguous web of nylon sheathed Kevlar load members exceeds 30,000 pounds in strength

  • The system is autonomous - a 2-place system - a 2-person operation (no 'traditional' ground crew required)

  • No truck or trailer required, the basket floor functions as a hitch platform for the assembled system

  • Reduced travel/shipping expenses - the system collapses into standard sized parcels for airline travel

  • Extensible Aircraft Certification options (Standard, SLSA, Kit-ELSA, and/or 'powered' Part 103 operations)

  • 1/2 the cost, 1/2 the weight - 600 pound payload @ 16lbs/1000 cubic feet loading, four cylinder capacity

 

 

This new Type Design offers an affordable, safer option: for those who have been inspired by the awesome power of aerostation.