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The Cameron Balloons O-65 (ICAO type BALL) is an aircraft of United Kingdom origin, certificated in the hot air balloon category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 590 kg. It offers seating for up to 4 across its variants.

Cameron Balloons O-65

Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
41
Active
41
Origin
United Kingdom
Certifying authorities
FAA
Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
O-65
O-65
—590 kg———
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS B1EU · Rev 14 · issued 1996-01-08

Category
hot air balloon
MTOW
2,722 kg
Seats
1 crew
Ceiling
18,000 ft
Approved fuelCommercial propane
Engine

Any approved triple burner or quadruple burner

Certification basis

FAR 21.29 and FAR 31 effective July 1, 1964 as amended by amendments 31-1 through 31-4.

Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.

Cameron Balloons O-65 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Cameron Balloons O-65 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

38 yearsmedian age

Of the 11 registered Cameron Balloons O-65 with a known build year (27% of the 41 we track), the median age is 38 years.

O-65 — frequently asked
How many people can the Cameron Balloons O-65 carry?

The Cameron Balloons O-65 seats up to 4 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Cameron Balloons O-65?

The Cameron Balloons O-65's maximum take-off weight is 590 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Cameron Balloons O-65?

The Cameron Balloons O-65's ICAO type designator is BALL.

How many Cameron Balloons O-65 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 41 registered Cameron Balloons O-65 airframes worldwide.