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Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2007

By far the biggest ballon meet in the UK. 2007 was the best year for balloon flights for a long time. Most lifts where flyable with over 100+ Hot Air Balloons flying on lifts. Bristol is a MUST visit for Balloons. Being the Home of Cameron Balloons and Numerous Pleasure flights Bristol Ashton Court is a superb Venue this is massive event.


Below is a list of some of the balloons attending the 2007 Bristol Balloon Fiesta

A6-KWI Colt Flying Kiwi
D-OPPG Schroeder Fire Balloons G
EC-JBF Ultramagic M-65C
F-GVOM Cameron Z-90
G-BGAZ Cameron V-77
G-BHKH Cameron O-65
G-BGOI Cameron O-56
G-BNFO Cameron V-77
G-BOEK Cameron V-77
G-BPGD Cameron V-65
G-BPZS Colt 105A
G-BSNU Colt 105A
G-BSWX Cameron V-90
G-BTFM Cameron O-105
G-BTHF Cameron V-90
G-BTTB Cameron V-90
G-BUGY Cameron V-90
G-BUYC Cameron Concept 80
G-BVGG Lindstrand LBL-69A
G-BWAN Cameron N-77
G-BWUU Cameron N-90
G-BXYI Cameron H-34
G-BYTW Cameron O-90
G-BYYD Cameron A-250
G-BZDJ Cameron Z-105
G-BZJA Cameron Fire 90
G-BZKV Sky 90-24
G-BZPD Cameron V-65
G-BZUU Cameron O-90
G-BZYY Cameron N-90
G-CBHW Cameron Z-105
G-CBHX Cameron V-77
G-CBKI Cameron Z-90
G-CBLU Cameron C-90
G-CBMC Cameron Z-105
G-CBYC Cameron Z-275
G-CCGY Cameron Z-105
G-CCOI Lindstrand LBL-90A
G-CCSA Cameron Z-350
G-CCSI Cameron Z-42
G-CCSS Lindstrand LBL-90A
G-CCTS Cameron Z-120
G-CCWT Kubicek BB-20GP
G-CDDN Lindstrand LBL-90A
G-CDGN Cameron C-90
G-CDIB Cameron Z-350
G-CDIH Cameron Z-275
G-CDJX Cameron N-56
G-CDLV Lindstrand LBL-105A
G-CDMC Cameron Z-105
G-CDOB Cameron C-90
G-CDOI Cameron Z-90
G-CDWD Cameron Z-105
G-CDWX Lindstrand LBL-77A
G-CDYL Lindstrand LBL-77A
G-CEDF Cameron N-105
G-CEEK Cameron Z-105
G-CEGC Cameron Z-106
G-CEKS Cameron Z-105
G-CELN UltraMagic S-105
G-CEMF Cameron C-80
G-CERM Kubicek BB-22Z
G-CESC Cameron Z-105
G-CESH Cameron Z-90
G-CHEL Colt 77B
G-DRYS Cameron N-90
G-DSPK Cameron Z-140
G-IHOP Cameron Z-31
G-IKEA Cameron IKEA-120
G-IRLZ Lindstrand LBL-60X
G-IRTH Lindstrand LBL-150A
G-KAYI Cameron Z-90
G-KEWT Ultramagic M-90
G-KNIX Cameron Z-315
G-LBUK Lindstrand LBL-77A
G-LEXI Cameron N-77
G-MAXR Ultramagic S-90
G-METH Cameron C-90
G-MILE Cameron N-77
G-MOFZ Cameron O-90
G-MSTR Cameron Moster 110SS
G-OAFR Cameron Z-105
G-OBRA Cameron Z-315
G-ODAF Lindstrand LBL-105A
G-OEGG Cameron Egg 65
G-OFAA Cameron Z-105
G-OLUG Cameron Z-120
G-OMOO Ultramagic T-150
G-ONCL Colt 77A
G-OSAT Cameron Z-105
G-OUMC Lindstrand LBL-105A
G-OXBC Cameron A-140
G-PIRO Cameron TR-70
G-PRNT Cameron V-90
G-REAR Lindstrand LBL-69X
G-RROW Lindstrand LBL-105A
G-SBIZ Cameron Z-90
G-SFSL Cameron Z-105
G-SKYK Cameron A-275
G-TORK Cameron Z-105
G-VKUP Cameron Z-90
G-WIFI Cameron Z-90
G-XPDA Cameron Z-120
HB-QET Cameron C-60
JA-A1268 Cameron V-77
N4460C Cameron N-105
N45098 Cameron Z-105
OO-BHU Cameron N-105

Chateaux d’Oex 25th January 2011



A log of Balloons Seen at the superb Chateaux d'Oex Hot Air Balloon Festival on the Morning of 25th January 2011

3A-MBS Ultramagic Hot Air Balloon M-105 [105/169]
EI-POP Cameron Hot Air Balloon Z-90 [10753]
F-GNOR Cameron Hot Air Balloon O-105 [3984]
F-GSGE Cameron Hot Air Balloon Z-120 [10628]
F-GUCK Lindstrand Hot Air Balloon LBL-120A [1148]
F-GVMR Chaize Balloon F16 [213]
F-GXCH Cameron Hot Air Balloon A-210 [4424]
F-GXCI Cameron Hot Air Balloon A-210 [4423]
F-GXCJ Cameron Hot Air Balloon A-210 [4612]
F-GXLK Cameron Hot Air Balloon Z-275 [11379]
F-GZEP Colt Hot Air Balloon 77A [10305]
F-HALT Cameron Hot Air Balloon Z-105 [10768]
F-HATX Cameron Hot Air Balloon Special Shape [11438]
F-HCDL Kubicek Balloon BB-34Z [663]
F-HCDT Kubicek Balloon Special Shape [515]
F-HDBA Cameron Hot Air Balloon A-120 [11342]
F-HECL Llopis Hot Air Balloon MA26 [187]
F-HITI Cameron Hot Air Balloon Z-31 [11497]
G-BWDH Cameron Hot Air Balloon N-105 [3549]
G-BYPD Cameron Hot Air Balloon A-105 [4680]
G-BZFD Cameron Hot Air Balloon N-90 [2725]
G-CEJI Lindstrand Hot Air Balloon LBL-105A [1144]
G-DSPK Cameron Hot Air Balloon Z-140 [10640]
G-KEWT Ultramagic Hot Air Balloon M-90 [90/66]
G-MOFB Cameron Hot Air Balloon O-120 [4275]
G-NUNI Lindstrand Hot Air Balloon LBL-77A [1181]
G-TORK Cameron Hot Air Balloon Z-105 [10968]
G-XPDA Cameron Hot Air Balloon Z-120 [11038]
HB-BYO Colt Hot Air Balloon 77A [1912]
HB-QCF Cameron Hot Air Balloon A-120 [3959]
HB-QEJ Sky Balloon 105-24 [097]
HB-QGF Cameron Hot Air Balloon RX-120 [4748]
HB-QHO Lindstrand Hot Air Balloon LBL-90B [836]
HB-QLB Cameron Hot Air Balloon Z-160 [10809]
HB-QLK Cameron Hot Air Balloon Z-105 [10858]
HB-QLW Cameron Hot Air Balloon Z-120 [10936]
HB-QMS Ultramagic Hot Air Balloon T-180 [180/71]
HB-QNC Ultramagic Hot Air Balloon M-145 [145/63]
HB-QOW Cameron Hot Air Balloon Z-120 [11373]
HB-QSX Lindstrand Hot Air Balloon LBL-310A [1063]
I-CHAR Thunder Balloon Ax7-77 [10951]
LX-BBC Libert Balloon L2600 [313-037]
LX-BHL Libert Balloon L3000 [306-030]
LY-ODL Cameron Hot Air Balloon Z-105 [11138]
N710TC Thunder Balloon Ax8-90 [2439USA]
N2803N Raven/Aerostar Balloon S-60A [S60A-3014]
OO-BCB Ultramagic Hot Air Balloon M-160 [160/56]
OO-BLX Ultramagic Hot Air Balloon M-145 [145/13]
OO-BWB Raven/Aerostar Balloon S-60A [S60A-3231]
OO-BWG Ultramagic Hot Air Balloon N-300 [300/41]
OO-BZU Ultramagic Hot Air Balloon M-105 [105/139]
PH-WWS Schroeder Fire Balloon G [1160]
SP-BDD Cameron Hot Air Balloon C-90 [11321]

Credit: Staffs Aviation Tours

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1784 newspaper MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL Early HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT Cork IRELAND
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Nordstrom 1973 Travel Show Invitation + 1784 Italian Hot Air Balloon litho repro
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Mongolia 2139 Hot Air Balloons Mint NH
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1991 Souvenir Page - #2530a - Hot Air Balloon Booklet
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New 1985 7th Hot Air Balloon Championship Battle Creek Mi Sponsor Pin Pinback
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MICKEY MOUSE infant ball cap hot air balloon 18-24 mo.
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2006 Colorado Balloon Classic Hot Air Balloon Air Show Pin
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Disney Mickey Mouse, Minnie, Donald Duck & Goofy in a Hot Air Balloon Ornament
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FRAMED Hot Air Balloon Ocean Beach Repro CANVAS ART
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New COTTON Fabric - HOT AIR BALLOONS PANEL ~ 58 x 108 cms 15%OFF rrp
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NOMA COLLECTIBLE ORNAMENT w/ORNAMATION - SANTA in a HOT AIR BALLOON
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Hot Air Balloons By Rau, Dana Meachen/ Gardeski, Christina (EDT)
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Midwest of Cannon Falls 1984 Rabbits In Hot Air Balloon Candy Box Egg W.German
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1966 Chevy Corvair Monza Sport Sedan Hot Air Balloon Ad
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Hot Air Balloons

How does it feel to ride in a soft white fluffy cloud? Well, nobody knows the exact answer to that question since nobody could possibly set foot on a cloud. However, the nearest thing that could pass for riding on a soft white fluffy cloud would be to take a ride in a hot air balloon.

If hot air balloons are taken apart, you would notice that there are three major sections or parts that comprise this vehicle. The basket, which is also referred to sometimes as the gondola, is found at the bottom part of the balloon; this is where the passengers ride. They come in a variety of sizes and shapes as well as designs. There are big baskets that are used for public transportation, and there are small baskets as well that could only take in one to three people at a maximum.

The burner is considered to be the engine of the hot air balloon, for its job is to drive and force the hot air into the balloon itself. Since hot air balloons come in different shapes and sizes, there are also various sizes of burners to be found. You surely would not want to have a small burner for a huge balloon.

The actual balloon is called and known as the envelope. This is oftentimes made from the same material that as parachutes. The material could either be nylon or polyester. Since the envelope is necessary for the whole hot air balloon to float and fly, this part is made from very lightweight material, yet it is also durable and strong at the same time.

At present, hot air balloons are used not only as a means of transportation. There are various activities that employ hot air balloons. Some companies opt to use hot air balloons to advertise and promote their businesses through a message on the balloon’s envelope. These also are used for competitions like hot air balloon races that are quite common in some countries.


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