Park van Tassel’s balloon was used by the parachutist Joseph Lawrence at Honolulu, Hawaii, November 1889.
Balloon
Unge Svenske

A 1902 design by Captain Eric Unge, patented in the UK. The body of the balloon consisted of plane, cylindrical and conical surfaces, made by long and wide pieces of cloth, so that the lengths of the joints and the corresponding leakage was reduced about 75 per cent. The other inventive features included an outer envelope that would reduce the heating of the gas by the sun. The balloon’s envelope, in an emergency, could also function as a parachute. And indeed it did, when the gas exploded during its second flight (the first being a 24-hour flight from Sweden far into Russia) and Unge and his passenger were unhurt in the following crash.
Ultramagic Special Shapes
Ultramagic, as a Hot Air Balloon manufacturer, is equipped with design and engineering capabilities for Special Shape Balloons to ensure a precise replica of your product and logo.
The most spectacular way for a product to get noticed.





Ultramagic The Duo

The excitement and fun of flying free under a balloon in your own separate securely fastened seat and harness for two. Following The Solo, after a long period of development and testing, Ultramagic announced the “ultimate flying machine for two” – The Duo.
Designed again with special attention to safety, security and comfort, The Duo gives you everything that you have come to expect from an Ultramagic balloon but with all the benefits of an exciting simple to operate light weight two person system.
The Duo pilot support system is constructed from an aircraft quality stainless steel frame. Designed for secure attachment of cylinders whilst maintaining easy removal for transportation or refuelling, and allows the installation of either 20kg or 30kg standard cylinders.
Fitted with two separate comfortable adjustable padded seats, footrests and a comfortable headrest, the Duo is equipped with two easy to use three-point safety harnesses with a quick release buckle.
The main frame can be folded in half and the burner frame can be easily removed for transportation and storage. The burner frame offers full gimbal of the burner in both directions to assist with that windy inflation.
The Duo burner and fuel system has dual systems with:
Two separate fuel take offs with their own additional quick shut off valve at the burner.
Two main burner valves.
Two liquid fire valves.
Two pressure gauges.
Two liquid pilot lights each with its own piezo igniter system.
The Duo fuel system allows you to manage your fuel safely by having a separate mirror to view each fuel gauge. And if all of these special features are not enough you also have the option of having a hydraulic actuated valve fitted so that you can operate the burner without lifting your hand above your head at no extra charge.

The Duo is available with a choice of envelope sizes including the H42 and H56 and they come as standard in Ultralite fabric. This gives you the benefits of a high strength silicon elastomer coated fabric whilst keeping the weight down to the minimum. All Duo envelopes come with rotation vents for ease of landing whilst keeping the control lines free at all times for easy access and operation.
Ultramagic The Solo

The excitement and fun of flying free under a balloon completely on your own securely fastened in a comfortable seat has been achieved. Designed with special attention to safety, security and comfort, 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 Solo pilot support system is constructed from an aircraft quality stainless steel frame. Designed for secure attachment of cylinder whilst maintaining easy removal for transportation or refuelling and allows the installation of either 20kg or 30kg cylinders.
Fitted with a comfortable adjustable padded seat, footrest and headrest, and an easy to use three-point safety harness with quick release buckle. The burner frame can be easily removed for transportation and storage. The burner frame offers gimbal of the burner to assist with that windy inflation. Once the balloon is upright and ready to go one can apply the simple safety lock to secure the burner in the upright position during flight and landing.
The Solo burner and fuel system has a double burner system with a lightweight one-person single cylinder balloon. Two separate fuel take offs from the cylinder with their own additional quick shut off valve at the burner are fitted.
Two main burner valves.
Two liquid fire valves.
Two pressure gauges.
Two liquid pilot lights each with its own piezo igniter system.

The Solo fuel system also has a fuel reserve in a single cylinder. This still allows flight whilst keeping an eye on your fuel gauge in the specially designed mirror. However by flying on the right hand valves you know when fuel runs out on this side you still have 15% left in the cylinder using the left hand system to make a safe landing. There is the option of having a hydraulic actuated valve fitted so that you can operate the burner without lifting your hand above your head.
The Solo is available with a choice of envelope sizes currently including the V25 and H31 and they come as standard in the ultimate for small lightweight balloons – Ultralite fabric. 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.
Ultramagic Tekno 50

Specially designed for pilots who travel a lot and need a light weight easy pack balloon or that just need a balloon that is easy to handle with minimum crew. The super light “Teckno 50” envelope weights less than 50 kg including bag. This 16 gore 8 wire easy to inflate envelope packs down into a bag no larger than that normaly used for a 31. Made complete with Ultralite fabric the envelope uses the latest light weight kevlar load tapes as well as a number of other innovative weight saving materials.
16 vertical load tapes, 8 wire, Full 1.5m height Nomex base, choice of 7 standard colours. Ultralite fabric as standard.
Optional: FDS, Rotation vents, velcro for banners. Scoop.
S-50
Volume: 1.415 cu.m / 50.000 cu.ft
Diameter: 14,1 m
Height: 14,7 m
Persons: 2
Ultramagic Z series

The Model Z-90 is the basis, together with the S-90 for the “Magic Club” offer. The ideal sized Z-90 with it’s special diagonal cut design, enables you to create a balloon of any colour combination that can be enjoyed at balloon festivals, mountain flights or simply fun flying at weekends. The special package ideal for a group of friends.
16 vertical load tapes, Full 1.5m height Nomex base, choice of 22 standard colours. Ultralast fabric to parachute as standard. Scoop as standard. Deflation system: Parachute.
Optional: Extra Ultralast fabric, special colours, clear windows.
Type Certificate: BA.014
Issued by: European Aviation Safety Agency
Z-90
Volume: 2.600 cu.m / 92.000 cu.ft
Diameter: 18,2 m
Height: 18 m
Persons: 4
Ultramagic V series

Designed to provide the perfect series for advertising balloons with complex artwork. With it’s almost flat natural shape combined with its stylish vertical lines this series offers a good aerial advertising image.
24 vertical load tapes, Full 1.5m height Nomex base, choice of 22 standard colours. Ultralast fabric to parachute as standard. Deflation system: parachute.
Optional: Rotation vents and fast deflation system (FDS), Extra Ultralast fabric, special colours, clear windows, Velcro for banners. Skirt or scoop.
Type Certificate: BA.014
Issued by: European Aviation Safety Agency
V-31
Volume: 900 cu.m / 31.000 cu.ft
Diameter: 12,3 m
Height: 16,0 m
Persons: 1
V-42
Volume: 1.200 cu.m /42.000 cu.ft
Diameter: 13,5 m
Height: 17,1 m
Persons: 1
V-56
Volume: 1.600 cu.m /56.000 cu.ft
Diameter: 15,5 m
Height: 19,0 m
Persons: 2
V-65
Volume: 1.850 cu.m /65.000 cu.ft
Diameter: 16,0 m
Height: 19,9 m
Persons: 2 / 3
V-77
Volume: 2.200 cu.m /77.000 cu.ft
Diameter: 16,7 m
Height: 20,8 m
Persons: 3 / 4
V-90
Volume: 2.550 cu.m /90.000 cu.ft
Diameter: 17,9 m
Height: 21,9 m
Persons: 4
V-105
Volume: 3.000 cu.m /105.000 cu.ft
Diameter: 18,7 m
Height: 22,8 m
Persons: 5
Ultramagic T series

Created by customer request, the T series fits neatly between the S and N series. With 20 gores, it is light and easy to handle and is available in the optimum passenger balloon sizes.
20 vertical load tapes, Full 1.5m height Nomex base, choice of 22 standard colours. Ultralast fabric to parachute as standard. Rotation vents and fast deflation system (FDS) as standard.
Optional: Extra Ultralast fabric, special colours, clear windows, Velcro for banners. Skirt or scoop.
Type Certificate: BA.014
Issued by: European Aviation Safety Agency
T-150
Volume: 4.248 cu.m / 150.000 cu.ft
Diameter: 20,7 m
Height: 21,1 m
Persons: 6 / 7
T-180
Volume: 5.100 cu.m / 180.000 cu.ft
Diameter: 22,2 m
Height: 22,7 m
Persons: 9
T-210
Volume: 6.000 cu.m / 210.000 cu.ft
Diameter: 24,3 m
Height: 24,3 m
Persons: 11
Ultramagic S series

The light series for larger balloons. The semi bulbous 16 gore shape makes this series the ideal choice for adventure flights. The larger sizes are ideal for starting up a passenger ride operation.
Model S-90 is the basis, together with the Z-90 for the “Magic Club” offer, the perfect balloon for clubs.
16 vertical load tapes, Full 1.5m height Nomex base, choice of 22 standard colours. Ultralast fabric to parachute and top panel as standard.
Optional: FDS, Rotation vents, extra Ultralast fabric, special colours, clear windows, velcro for banners. Skirt or scoop.
Type Certificate: BA.014
Issued by: European Aviation Safety Agency
S-90
Volume: 2.550 cu.m / 90.000 cu.ft
Diameter: 18,2 m
Height: 18 m
Persons: 4
S-105
Volume: 3.000 cu.m / 105.000 cu.ft
Diameter: 19,1 m
Height: 18,9 m
Persons: 5
S-130
Volume: 3.700 cu.m / 130.000 cu.ft
Diameter: 20,5 m
Height: 20,5 m
Persons: 6
S-160
Volume: 4.550 cu.m / 160.000 cu.ft
Diameter: 22,1 m
Height: 22,1 m
Persons: 7 / 8