With the help of a generous grant for the bottom end, strong supporters and a whole lot of determination, Western Canada's only accessible balloon will be sailing the skies of Central Alberta by June 2024! As with most plans, I've had to make some adjustments, and some changes have been made to the envelope. Oddly, it's another black balloon much like the Black Pearl only with a gold band around the lower portion, but that's ok. Black balloons are the most fuel efficient anyway. I'll post pictures asap. Although black balloons aren't the most colourful they are the best kind to have. Black material tends to be stronger and last longer than other colours, it also absorbs UV creating it's own heat and making them the most fuel efficient balloons.
I would like to thank everyone who encouraged and supported me in this quest and look forward to sailin' the skies with you in the Erika balloon.
