Compiled by a member of ABAC, a licensed balloon and airship pilot, rigger and constructor, these books assemble in one three-volume set the information essential to any amateur considering the construction of a hot-air balloon. They include detailed lists of materials, parts and suppliers. The Appendices contain a brief discussion of gas balloons.
Volume II - Materials & Suppliers contains a comprehensive list of components, specifications and prices [note: prices will be out-of-date], plus information on how and where to order. (206 pages)
Volume III - Plans & Construction contains detailed production drawings, assembly instructions and pictures of most components. (175 pages)
Appendix I - Notes on ultralight hot-air balloon construction.
Appendix II - Notes on spherical gas balloon construction.
[Appendices are bound together in one thin volume, 64 pages]
A word of warning: these books are crudely produced. We sell them for their information content, not their beauty!
Price: $106/set, postpaid to most places (you will be contacted if additional postage is needed)
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ABAC
P.O. Box 3841
City of Industry, Calif. 91744
USA
abac@archivale.com
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