Introducing the Lindstrand Tethered Aerostat Background

• Founded by Per Lindstrand – the ballooning legend and arguably the most experienced balloonist in the world. Per personally holds all three absolute world records for hot air balloons – Altitude, Distance and Duration. • Manufacturing facilities in Shropshire, . • Leading designers and manufacturers of fabric based and inflatable systems, including hot air balloons, , gas balloons, aerostats and inflatable buildings. • Products certified globally by Aircraft Authorities. • Proven track record in aeronautical project management.

The Business Opportunity

• Located in a downtown or at a tourist hotspot – the HiFlyer is highly visible – a great attraction to thrill seekers and the curious. • Revenue possibilities from passengers: – Charging £10 per person per ride – Possible 10 hour flying day (subject to weather conditions) – 4 flights per hour carrying 25 passengers • Sponsor’s advertisement on the envelope and gondola can generate further income.

Opportunity

• Profit • Providing location • City viewing platform • Advertising opportunity • Signpost to other city attractions • Draw for tourist to location • Encourage tourists to visit central attractions after viewing from the air • Strategic marketing resource Advertising and Sponsorship

• Internal illumination lights up the balloon at night.

• The envelope can be used as a backdrop for video projection or laser advertising.

• Artwork can be applied directly onto the envelope or gondola, or by detachable banners. Lindstrand Awards

• 1979 - Approved Aeronautical Fabric Engineers – CAA • 1999 - Kőrber Prize for Lighter-than-Air Engineering and Excellence • 2001 – IFAI Outstanding Achievement Award – Magna Science Park • 2002 – IFAI Award of Excellence – Alcan Loading Bay Inflatable System • 2002 – IFAI Outstanding Achievement Award – W.D.A. • 2004 - Pertexa Industry Award – Performa Textiles Association • 2005 - Pertexa Industry Award – Highly Commended • 2006 – IFAI Outstanding Achievement Award – Heathrow Bus Terminal roof • 2007 – IFAI Outstanding Achievement Award – AV Dome • 2008 – IFAI Outstanding Achievement Award – Tacoma Park Flood Wall

Approvals and Certification

• Approved and certified as an aircraft in some countries, and an amusement ride in others. The Lindstrand HiFlyer has successfully undergone the most rigorous inspection and approvals processes in existence. • The HiFlyer is certified and approved by E.A.S.A. (European Aviation Safety Agency). • Regions where the HiFlyer is considered an aircraft are: – – Australia – Middle East – Mexico • Regions where the HiFlyer is considered an amusement ride are: – Asia – USA – South America • Design Organisation Approval from EASA (EASA.21J.176)

• Production Organisation Approval from CAA (UK.21G.2089)

• Part M Maintenance approval from CAA:

Subpart F (UK.MF.0061) Maintenance of Products

Subpart G (UK.MG.0468) Continuing Airworthiness Management

Safety & Control

• 3 Levels of redundancy and safety: – PLC disabled – key switch recovery – Main motor disabled – auxiliary motor recovery – Main power lost – generator recovery • In an emergency, the HiFlyer can be recovered by: – Ground station – Venting Helium – Hand crank – handle fitted to the auxiliary motor – Pulley system • Generator back-up system fitted as standard. • Auxiliary motor back-up system incorporated in the system. Artwork – options:

Banners

Vinyl graphics Digital printing The HiFlyer System

• Passenger carrying captive Helium filled balloon • 72 foot (22 metres) diameter balloon • High tensile wire tether • Reaches a maximum height of 500 feet (150 metres) • Operates in up to 25 knots wind speed • Gondola can carry up to 30 passengers • Standard 15 minute ride cycle which can be increased or reduced as preferred. Balloon Envelope

• Volume of 203,059 cubic feet/ 5,790 cubic metres of non- inflammable Helium. • Envelope is polyester based fabric which has a life expectancy of five years. • Stays inflated at all times. • Moored by 32 anchor points. • 20% air cell (ballonet) for automatic management of pressure variations. Balloon Net

• Carries entire structural load from the envelope to the winch cable. • Manufactured by Aircraft Engineers from high tenacity polyester yarn. • Load shared by 192 elements. • The net has the same life expectancy as the envelope. Suspension Cable

• 22mm diameter, anti-rotational cable

• Minimum breaking load of 45 tons

• Safety factor of x 10

• Proof tested and certified Two types of winch systems

Surface Mounted Underground Winch Assembly

• 1.5 metre diameter drum. • Driven by a PLC controlled electric motor via a worm gear unit with generator backup. • Holds wire in a single wrap: – Avoids cable contact stress – Eliminates risk of ‘tripping’ – Increases cable life – Improves control • Win fail-safe brakes with trip initiation. • Auxiliary motor supplied Gondola

• Aircraft quality stainless steel. • Non-slip marine plywood floor. • Enclosed by mesh to prevent ejection of objects. • Single inwards opening entry & exit doors secured with a twin-locking mechanism. • Circular walkway accommodates a standard wheelchair. • Gondola designed to remain firmly on the ground between flights – even in high wind conditions. HiFlyer - Installation

• LTL approves the site and installs all equipment at the client’s location.

HiFlyer Training

• LTL engage and train all staff in HiFlyer balloon operations which is mandatory for all pilots and operators. • Staff will be comprehensively trained in all methods of recovery. • Staff will receive Training Certificate at levels Bronze, Silver or Gold on completion of both practical and theoretical training programmes. Global Locations

Europe, Asia, North America and Central America British HiFlyers

1. Bournemouth 2. London – Vauxhall Bridge 3. Dudley Zoo 4. London – Tower Bridge 5. Torquay 6. Leeds Castle European Mainland HiFlyers

Krakow Vilamoura Barcelona Budapest Lisbon Sodertalje, Stockholm City Centre European Mainland/ Island HiFlyers

1. Lucerne, Switzerland 2. Pompeii, Naples 3. Tenerife 4. Majorca North American HiFlyers

Miami Las Vegas Niagara Falls Florida Nevada NY State Philadelphia Zoo Fantasy of Flight, Orlando Baltimore Pennsylvania Florida Maryland

Central America

1. Acapulco 2. Mexico City African Sub-Continent

South Africa Night & Day – Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe African HiFlyers Night-time illumination

Monte Casino Sandton Johannesburg The Middle East & India

L. Abu Dhabi – UAE R. Ahmedabad, India Asian HiFlyers

1. Shima Spanish Village, 2. South Korea 3. Thailand 4. South Korea Asian HiFlyers

DHL – Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Dalian Shide Group, China Xi’an, China • All enquiries to: [email protected] or [email protected] • Lindstrand Technologies Ltd Maesbury Road Oswestry Shropshire SY10 8GA Tel: +44 (0) 1691 671 888 • www.lindstrandtech.com