24th April 2006 Amendment 34 to the main Flight Manual is now issued. This provides approval for operation of Lindstrand envelopes with various baskets, burners and cylinders. A download edition is available under Manuals


*UP, UP & AWAY – FOR 35!* *Lindstrand Hot Air Balloons of Oswestry has just completed the manufacture of the largest passenger ride hot air balloon in operation.* The massive 600,000 cubic foot “Falu” balloon took to the skies above Oswestry for its maiden voyage this morning.The basket, which measures 6.1 metres (20ft) in length, is believed to be the largest single span basket ever built. It can carry 33 passengers and two pilots. The envelope (the fabric part of the balloon) stands 37.7 metres (124ft) high and is 32.7 metres (107ft) wide at the equator. The artwork on the balloon, which is for Swedish Crispbread Company Falu, consists of over 1200 white squares which were painted onto the yellow envelope to recreate the packaging colours. General Manager of Lindstrand *Hot Air* Balloons, Simon Forse, said “One good thing about having 35 people on board is that there are plenty of people around to help load the basket and envelope back into the trailer after the flight!” He added “We are delighted to be working with Joe Hanson and Casbar Anderson of Upp & Nerr Balloons of Sweden, who have given Lindstrand *Hot Air* Balloons the opportunity to build yet another record breaking balloon. Issued 10^th May 2003 For further information, please contact the Sales Team Tel: 01691 671717 Fax: 01691 671122

6 Mtr Basket	6 Pot Burner

35 Passengers ready to fly	Flying over Oswestry




Photos by Mike Webb ©

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