THE SOLO
The ultimate flying machine for one
The Solo gives you everything that you have come to expect from an Ultramagic balloon but with all the benefits of a simple to operate light weight one person system
The excitement and fun of flying free under a balloon completely on your own securely fastened in a comfortable seat has been just a dream for most people up until now. Designed with special attention to safety, security and comfort.
The Solo envelope:
The Solo is available with a choice of envelope sizes currently including the V25 and H31 and they come as standard in the ultimate fabric for small lightweight balloons – Ultralite.
This gives you the benefits of a high strength silicon elastomer coated fabric whilst keeping the weight down to the minimum.
All Solo envelopes come with rotation vents for ease of landing whilst keeping the control lines free at all times for easy access and operation.
Pilot support system:
- Constructed from stainless steel frame.
- Designed for secure attachment of cylinder (20 or 30Kg) whilst maintaining easy removal for transportation or refuelling.
- Fitted with a comfortable adjustable padded seat, footrest and headrest.
- Easy to use three-point safety harness with quick release buckle.
- Burner frame can be easily removed for transportation and storage.
- Burner frame offers gimbal of the burner to assist with that windy inflation, safety lock to secure the burner in the upright position during flight and landing.
Burner and fuel system:
- Genuine dual systems just like most basket balloons.
- Two separate fuel take offs from the cylinder with their own additional quick shut off valve at the burner.
- Hydraulic actuated valve fitted so that you can operate the burner without lifting your hand above your head.
- Two main burner valves.
- Two liquid fire valves.
- Two pressure gauges.
- Two liquid pilot lights each with its own piezo igniter system.