DUE TO THE CONTINUING EFFORT TO IMPROVE ON ALL FIREFLY PRODUCTS, DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
FireFly Balloontm Systems Include:
One Year Full System Limited Warranty Ten Year Burner Limited Warranty
Five Year/1000 Hour Fabric Limited Warranty |
- Triangular Carriage
- Polyester Envelope
- FlexNet Construction
- Parachute Valve
- Kevlon Cables
- Polyester Skirt
- Mirage Burner with Fire II
- Two 10 Gallon Tanks
- Vertical Weave
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- Coloured Wicker Accents
- Interior Handholds
- Easy Carry Handles
- Suede Upholstery
- Digital Altimeter
- Rate of Climb
- Temperature Gauge
- Glove Box
- DCM Electri-Sheild
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- Nomex Skirt · Standard on Double Burner Systems
- Valve Line with Pulley Assist · Standard for AX-8 thru AX-11 Optional for AX-7, AX-8B
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| FireFly Models · Standard Specifications |
| Model | Carriage | Volume Cu.Ft | No. of Gores | Gross Lift Lbs. | Payload* Lbs. |
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| FireFly AX-6b | 4.0 | 56,000 | 12 | 1200 | 846 |
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| FireFly AX-7b | 4.0 | 65,000 | 12 | 1300 | 904 |
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| FireFly AX-7 | 4.5 | 77,000 | 18 | 1750 | 1324 |
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| FireFly AX-8b | 4.5 | 90,000 | 18 | 1900 | 1454 |
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| FireFly AX-8 DB** | s5.0 | 105,000 | 24 | 2450 | 1820 |
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| FireFly AX-9b | s5.0 | 120,000 | 24 | 2800 | 2103 |
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| FireFly AX-9 | s5.0 | 140,000 | 36 | 3285 | 2552 |
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| FireFly AX-10 | s5.0 | 180,000 | 36 | 3600 | 2782 |
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| FireFly AX-11 | 5.0 | 240,000 | 36 | 3940 | 3120 |
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* Payload Weights are based upon gross weight minus average weights of envelope, carriage with maximum
number of empty tanks and burner(s)
** Double Burner |
Carriage exchanges ( i.e. 3.9 instead of 4.0 or 4.5 instead of 4.0 ) are available as altered cost options. Call
for more information on the exchanges available.
| FireFly Balloons can be manufactured with any or all of the 18 standard colours to create a custom design pattern
in a choice of either a zig-zag or horizontal cut envelope. Spirals, Semi-spirals, Scrappy, Diamond and Double Diamond patterns are available as additional cost options. |
HORIZONTAL |
ZIG-ZAG |
SPIRAL |
SEMI-SPIRAL |
SCRAPPY |
DIAMOND |
DBL. DIAMOND |
 S-1 White S-2 Pink S-3 Red S-4 Dark Orange S-5 Light Orange S-6 Yellow
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 S-7 Bright Green S-8 Green S-9 Medium Blue S-10 Royal Blue S-11 Purple S-12 Black |
 S-13 Marroon S-14 Navy S-15 Gold S-16 Aqua S-17 Beige S-18 Gray |
- Due to the differences in monitor gamma, resolution and colour depth, these colours are not to be considered accurate.
We have only presented them here to give an idea of the range available. Actual fabric, colour swatches are available for viewing to aid in design decisions.
- Custom colors are available by Special Order. Prices and Delivery Times may vary.
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- Nomex Skirt
- Envelope Repair Kit
- Envelope Temperature Harness
- Valve Line Pulley Assist AX-7, AX-8B
- Custom Colours
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- Form Fitting Banners
- Pennants
- Rotation Vents
- Blount Window
- Streamers
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| Custom Graphics Are Available for the Carriage, Envelope, Valve, Skirt and Banners. |
- Also provided are professionally prepared, scaled coloured renderings along with an exact cost quote.
This way, you are able to see how your balloon will look before construction begins.
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| Carriage and Tank Configurations |
3.9 136 lbs. |
4.0 136 lbs. |
4.5 146 lbs. |
4.9 171 lbs. |
S5.0 186 lbs. |
5.0 201 lbs. |
5.9 240 lbs. |
6.0 245 lbs. |
| Weights are based on carriages without their respective fuel systems. |
- Color Coordinating Wicker
- Custom Weave
- 2nd Glove Box
- High Sided Carriage with Step
- Easy Access Step
- Special Color Leather or Suede
- Leather Burner Pouch
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- Leather Map Pouch
- Fabric Burner Pouch
- Fabric Map Pouch
- 125 Foot Dropline
- 125 Foot Dropline w Leather Pouch
- 125 Foot Dropline w Fabric Pouch
- Quick-disconnect Tank Straps
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- Aluminum 10 Gallon Tanks
- Aluminum Tank with Fire II
- Fuel Tank Fire Suppression Systems
- Quick Connect Re-fuel Adaptor
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- Quick Connect Adaptor - Tank Individual
- Quick Release Tank Straps
- Padded Tank Jackets
- Heated - Padded Tank Jackets
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- Digital Electric Temperature System
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- 5.0 HP Briggs & Stratton w 30" Prop
- 5.2 HP Kawasaki w 30" Prop
- 5.5 HP Honda w 30" Prop
- 5.5 HP Honda w Triple Poly Prop
- 7.9 HP Kawasaki w 30" Prop
- 7.9 HP Kawasaki w Triple Poly Prop
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- 8.0 HP Briggs & Stratton w 30" Prop
- 8.0 HP Briggs & Stratton w Triple Poly Prop
- 8.0 HP Honda w 30" Prop
- 8.0 HP Honda w Triple Poly Prop
- 11.0 HP Honda w 6 Blade Poly Prop
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- Tether Harness - 3 point Tie-down
- Tether Restraint Loops
- Quick Release Inflation Tie-down
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- Repair and Maintenance Manual
- Flight Manual
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- Carriage Covers for all carriage sizes are available in Short (uprights off) or Tall (uprights on).
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| Contact Windborne Ballooning |
If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at 1 (613) 739-7388
or,
provide whatever contact information you deem necessary and e-mail us at
WINDBORNE BALLOON SALES.
Thanks for your interest!
FIREFLY BALLOONS
WINDBORNE BALLOONING
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