Installation, operation and technical data

Technical requirements :

* Circular area of free space 60 metres in diameter.
* 45° Flight cone free of obstacles.
* Anchor points : Site construction by the operator to Aerophile S.A. specifications.

AEROPHILE S.A. Support :

* Site visit to establish suitability / conformity to requirements
* Local weather study.
* Advice throughout the design and construction of the infrastructure
* Operator training as agreed by the French civil aviation authority
* Management of the inflation and commissioning of the system
* 1 Year parts and labour warranty

Operation :

* Inflation : The balloon can remain permanently inflated, or be deflated during low season.
* Flights : Possible in winds up to 13 m/s.
* Mooring :
- With winds up to 80 km/h, high moor, simple operation (2 people 10 minutes)
- With winds over 80 km/h, low moor

Balloon :

* Height to top of envelope : 34 m.
* Envelope diameter : 22.46 m.
* Nominal lift : 4,800 kg.
* Helium loss : Less than 70 m3 per month.
* Useful envelope pressure : Up to 900 Pa (certified) allowing resistance when moored of winds up to 110 km/h.

Gondola :

* Material : Aluminium and composite.
* External diameter : 6 m, 13 m2 usable area.
* Weight : 850 kg.

Cable :

* Diameter : 22 mm.
* Breaking strain : 45 tonnes.
* Useful length : 150 ou 300 m.

Landing platform (patented) :

* Diameter 9,50 m.