FLYING HIGH: Make plans to see Sale Away, the newest balloon in the RE/MAX Balloon Fleet, at the 2006 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Oct. 6-15.
Sale Away, the newest addition to the RE/MAX Balloon Fleet, will make its debut during the 2006 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Oct. 6-15.
More than 27 times taller than a standard RE/MAX yard sign, and large enough to envelop five average-size American homes, the Sale Away Special Shape Hot Air Balloon will join the fleet of more than 90 RE/MAX Balloons making appearances across the globe.
Sale Away facts:
Three seamstresses worked fulltime for three weeks to stitch together the more than 3,390 yards of fabric that make up Sale Away. They used more than 11 miles of thread.
The balloon envelope weighs 589 pounds, boasts a volume of 120,000 cubic feet and can lift two passengers and a pilot.
Two gas-powered fans, each equipped with 24-inch propellers, are used to help inflate the balloon prior to liftoff.
Sale Away travels to celebrations, promotions and charity events in its own custom designed van and is accompanied by a 12-foot-square inflatable cold air balloon display.
Copyright © 2006 RE/MAX International Inc. 9/26/06
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