Hoppers and Duo Airchair

Hoppers

The leading third generation one-man balloon. There is no basket - the pilot is strapped into a seat attached to a simple frame that carries the fuel tank. A Z-type 25,000 cubic foot (708 cubic metre) envelope is standard but a larger 31,000 cubic foot (890 cubic metre) envelope is available for heavier pilots or for locations where launch sites are hotter / higher than usual. The mouth is made from heat resistant Nomex and a parachute deflation system is standard. Alternative Cameron envelopes can be used with the Hopper base unit.

The new Cameron Hopper base unit can be summed-up in one word - "minimal". Two more interesting words are "less expensive". The new Hopper is also flexible. It can be used with any standard fuel tank - even a stainless steel 80 litre giant that will provide up to two hours of flight time. And when we say "standard" tank we mean just that - no modifications are necessary. Because much of the harness technology has been taken from the world of paragliding it provides security coupled with easy transition for landing from the sitting to standing positions.

Weight without fuel cylinder is around 36 lb (16.2 kg) and the unit can be broken down for transport into a pack that measures approximately 43 in x 16 in x 15 in (1100 mm x 400 mm x 380 mm). Simple it may be, but it still meets the safety standards for which Cameron is world renowned. Stressing is conservative, while the load is carried along multiple paths to cater for the unlikely event of component failure. The specially developed burner is fitted with quiet multi-hole main jets plus a separate whisper unit.

Duo Airchair

Our Duo Airchairs are for serious pilots. Pilots who seriously enjoy the freedom of flight without the restrictions of space and vision imposed by the walls of a basket. Pilots who seriously want to add a new dimension to their sponsor's promotions. And pilots who seriously appreciate armchair comfort! Do you remember the excitement of your first balloon flight? Each Airchair flight will give you that same adrenaline enhanced high - even at low level.

As for comfort, at best with most balloons that means a padded floor you can stand-on. With a Duo Airchair you get a well padded seat, padded armrests, padded uprights, footrest, easily accessible controls and a fully gimballed Shadow burner. Any approved upright fuel cylinders can be used.

The Duo Airchair is ideal for pilots who instruct and may be suitable to carry passengers with certain disabilities. Add a Cameron envelope with turning vents to your Airchair base and you have a compact kit that doesn't need a van or trailer on retrieve, as the seat assembly can be taken apart for ease of transportation.

Cameron Duo Airchairs are more than just fun.....seriously.