Lindstrand AeroPlatforms

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Lindstrand AeroPlatforms
Welcome
Lindstrand AeroPlatforms
Lindstrand AeroPlatforms are proud to
present the HiFlyer tethered balloon.
We invite you to join us aboard this
unique tourist attraction.
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The HiFlyer balloon rises to 400ft
Leeds Castle HiFlyer
The spirit of flight
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We are delighted to be a part of
the history of ballooning. Join us
and share in our passion. Together
we can reach for the skies.
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Every passenger enjoys an unhindered view
The HiFlyer gondola
The HiFlyer balloon
Balloons have a very special place in the
history of aviation. With HiFlyer you can
become part of this, and experience the
thrill and romance of ballooning.
For thousands of years,
through myths like
Icarus to the plans of great
thinkers like Leonardo da
Vinci, people have dreamed
of flight. On November
21st 1783, these dreams
became reality when a hot
air balloon carried two
men high into the skies
over France.
Per Lindstrand
In 1987, the Swedish-born pilot and
aeronautical designer and manufacturer
of the HiFlyer, Per Lindstrand, broke a
record with British entrepreneur, Sir
Richard Branson, when they successfully
crossed the Atlantic Ocean in a Lindstrand
balloon. This was not only the first hot air
balloon to cross the Atlantic, but was the
largest ever flown at 2.3 million cubic feet
(65,000m3) capacity, reaching speeds in
excess of 130 miles per hour (209km/h).
Their passion for ballooning led them into
a race to be the first to circumnavigate
the world non-stop.
The history and spirit
of ballooning
Today, personal milestones continue
to be reached, as children and adults
throughout the world enjoy the thrill of
a balloon flight for the first time, riding
in one of our tethered, helium-filled,
HiFlyer balloons.
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The pioneering trip took place in a balloon
designed and created by, Joseph Michel and
Jacques Etienne Montgolfier. The brothers’
invention caught the imagination of the
world and sparked an infatuation for balloon
flight that has never since been extinguished.
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Leonardo Da Vinci, Codex Atlanticus, folio 1058
Vincent Lunardi balloon, 1784
The Montgolfier balloon, 1783
HiFlyer system
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The LAP HiFlyer is a great attraction
for tourists and provides an excellent,
unique business opportunity.
Lindstrand AeroPlatforms deliver
that opportunity.
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Spectacular views from the HiFlyer gondola
Leeds Castle from the HiFlyer
Orlando, USA
The HiFlyer offers a unique passenger
experience, adding an additional
dimension and unique vista to many
existing tourist destinations.
Passenger experience
In today’s age of raucous jets, there
is something magical about gently
ascending high in the sky in a peaceful
silence. Riding in the HiFlyer gondola
provides visitors with a unique experience
that is, curiously, both soothing and thrilling.
Working with you
In normal conditions, the balloon can
provide romance and excitement,
adventure and unforgettable views
up to four times an hour. In addition,
visitors can purchase wonderful personal
souvenirs including in-flight photographs,
flight certificates, HiFlyer postcards and
HiFlyer branded clothing.
•compliance with all planning and
regulatory requirements,
•installation of balloon and winch systems,
•employees and training for operating
the system (see page 13),
• insurance cover and maintenance.
The HiFlyer balloon is nonpolluting, environmentally
friendly, quiet and safe
Free standing
Balloon diameter
Gondola across flat sides
Gondola across corners
Platform diameter
We work closely with location owners
to survey and recommend the ideal
site (50m in diameter) for the HiFlyer.
We provide a complete HiFlyer system
including:
Dimensions
36m (120ft)
22m (72ft)
4.8m(16ft)
5.2m(17ft)
10m (33ft)
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HiFlyer balloon flight is suitable for
everyone, child and adult alike. The
gondola can comfortably accommodate
30 passengers and is designed to prevent
people bunching up. It allows every
passenger an unhindered view. It is highly
accessible and allows for a standard
(lightweight) wheelchair. Open weave
viewing ports ensure that the view for
wheelchair users and small children is
not obstructed.
The iconic balloon provides
considerable potential
to increase footfall at
existing sites
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Surface mounted winch system
Underground winch system
The winch system is installed either adjacent to the
ticketing room, or inside the outer mooring points.
The winch system is installed below the
landing platform.
Advertising
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Highly visible, both day and night,
the LAP HiFlyer presents eye-catching,
memorable advertising opportunities.
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Illuminated balloon over Niagara Falls, USA
Las Vegas – envelope printing
Philadelphia Zoo – envelope printing
Glamorous, sophisticated, unique,
omniscient and eye-catching through
movement – there is no other outdoor
advertising like this!
The facts of the offer stand out as
strongly as the balloon:
Balloon height
10 metres
Low mooring
24m (80ft)
Ready to fly
36m (120ft)
Maximum flying height 160m (530ft)
Envelope banner
Envelope
stickers
Gondola banners
Gondola flooring
Envelope printing
Artworked directly onto the balloon envelope, this gives
the most complete visual coverage, encircling the entire
70m circumference.
Attached underneath the netting envelope banners come
in various sizes up to 70m by 10m (230ft x 32ft).
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•Advertising graphics and sponsorship can be artworked
directly onto the balloon, which measures 22m (72ft) in
diameter. Alternatively a banner 10m x 70m (32ft x 230ft)
may be attached to the balloon, enabling graphics to be
changed as required.
•Up to eight advertising banners may be fitted to the
sides of the gondola, with a further opportunity to place
sponsorship or a message on the underside of the gondola.
•The balloon can be used as a backdrop for video projection
and laser advertising when low mooring or flying.
•The gondola can be fitted with a camera system for
TV channels to report on weather and news as well as
radio broadcasting.
• The HiFlyer is an excellent sponsorship and corporate events opportunity.
•An internal illumination system can light up the balloon
like a giant lantern in the night sky.
•Representing a high visibility advertising location, the HiFlyer
can ascend to a maximum height of 160m (530ft), up to
four times an hour (subject to weather conditions), both
day and night.
•When at ground level, the balloon is still imposing,
measuring a height of 36m (120ft).
Envelope stickers
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Envelope banner
Applied to the underside of the envelope and are
highly visible.
70 metres
Gondola banners
Banners can be fitted to the gondola’s eight sides and
the underside flooring, allowing visibility when the balloon
is airborne.
Example of envelope banner
Expertise
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Per Lindstrand and his team
have specialised in aeronauticalfabric engineering for almost
three decades.
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Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Inflatable plane housing
HiFlyer, London
Backed by experts and
fronted by enthusiasts
Per Lindstrand, the founder of Lindstrand
Technologies, is a director of LAP and
its parent company Aeroplatforms plc.
His team of highly qualified specialists
have designed and built hot air balloons
to fly the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, in
addition to Roziere balloons (which use a
combination of helium and hot air) to fly
the jet stream on the ICO/Virgin Global
Challenger with Sir Richard Branson.
Leading-edge design
World-class manufacture
Lindstrand has been a leader in the field
of hot air balloon design for more than 30
years. Technical know-how and innovation
in the manufacture of traditional hot
air balloons has progressed to include
gas airships, aerostats and the HiFlyer,
our passenger-carrying tethered balloon
which operates in several countries
throughout the world.
The Lindstrand manufacturing process
and quality control is second to none.
The HiFlyer system is constructed in
the purpose-built Oswestry factory by
a team of highly-specialised experts.
Lindstrand design welding techniques
give joints added strength over normal
gluing methods, providing unprecedented
quality assurance, unmatched in balloon
manufacturing anywhere in the world. All
work is checked, inspected and approved
by aviation authorities under the strict
guidance of European Aviation Safety
Agency to ensure the highest standards.
Lindstrand Aerostat
“Genuine pioneering spirit and
true creativity are the result of
commitment and persistence.”
Per Lindstrand
Per Lindstrand and Sir Richard Branson aboard the ICO/Virgin Global Challenger
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With designs certified in 48 countries,
Per Lindstrand and his team are the world’s
most versatile manufacturer of aerostats,
airships and hi-tech inflatable structures.
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Safety
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The LAP HiFlyer is classified as an aircraft,
and is designed, manufactured and
operated in compliance with the
regulations of the European Aviation Safety
Agency and the Civil Aviation Authority.
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Winch system
Envelope construction
Underground winch system
The latest in design and cutting edge
technology, delivering reliability and safety.
Safety
Strength
Comfort
Safety is our priority at all times. The
gondola’s non-slip floorboards are made
from marine plywood. A safety barrier
extends around the upper section to
prevent falls and the loss of objects such
as cameras over the side. An emergency
stop means the balloon can be halted at
any point in the operating cycle. The main
motor has a spring-operated fail-safe
brake which is backed up by a fail-safe
calliper brake which acts directly on the
winch drum flange. Either brake is capable
of stopping the balloon independently.
A Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA)
ensures that all possible modes of failure
can occur without risk to passengers.
Mechanical limit switches back up all
functions and three levels of protection
cover excess speed and excess travel.
The net that covers the balloon carries
the entire structural load from the
envelope to the winch cable. It is
manufactured from high tenacity
polyester yarn and each element can
carry a load of more than one tonne.
At least 192 elements share the load in
the net. The balloon is designed to stay
inflated at all times. The 40 anchor points
which moor the balloon to the ground allow
the HiFlyer to ride out winds gusting in
excess of 60 knots (69mph). The octagonal
shaped gondola is manufactured from
aircraft quality stainless steel box sections
for added strength.
Under 3m the balloon moves upwards at
a slow speed. At 3m it accelerates gently
to a full speed of no more than 35m per
minute, automatically stopping at the
pre-programmed ride height. Descent is
a reversal of the ascent, where the balloon
lowers to a height of 3m where it stops
and then continues its descent to land at
the slower speed.
Longevity
All components of the balloon are
manufactured to the highest levels of
quality and life. The net is UV treated
and is designed for a 5-7 year service
depending on UV intensity, humidity
and pollution levels.
Our Staff
Level 1 (Bronze)
Level 2 (Silver)
As an absolute minimum our Level 1 balloon operators are
proficient in:
• HiFlyer system configuration and terminology,
•tethered helium balloon theory and principles, including
wind speed, freelift and passenger payload,
• balloon mooring and unmooring procedures,
• balloon and winch operating procedures,
• gondola and winch control panels and monitoring,
• daily inspection and log forms,
• test ride and data recording,
• customer service and information for passengers.
In addition to Level 1 skills, our Level 2 operator are
proficient in:
• site preparation and safety,
•equipment monitoring, inspection, maintenance
and repair,
• generator operating procedures,
• weather forecasting and local area assessments,
• ride operation and safety decisions,
• crew information, training and supervision,
• crew duty allocation,
• emergency recovery procedures,
• emergency services liaison,
• document signing and record keeping.
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Our highly experienced Lindstrand engineers deliver a comprehensive operator training course for all HiFlyer staff.
Training takes place in the form of both hands-on and formal classroom study and includes written oral tests which the
operators must pass before they are allowed to fly the balloon.
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HiFlyer from Leeds Castle
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Offer visitors a touch of romance with
Lindstrand AeroPlatform’s HiFlyer,
providing locations worldwide with a
greater sense of place and space.
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Unforgettable views from the HiFlyer
Contact
For more information about Lindstrand AeroPlatforms and the HiFlyer
please contact:
Lindstrand AeroPlatforms Limited
39 Station Road
Thames Ditton
Surrey
England KT1 0PA
Design: www.lionfishcreative.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.theHiFlyer.com