An Interview with Treb Heining and Bill Schaffell of AeroPole System
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| Treb Heining |
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| Bill Schafell showing the AeroPole System. |
I recently had the privilege to interview Treb and Bill, where I took the opportunity to asked them both about the AeroPole System™, how they came about inventing the system plus how they see it being used now and in the future with some other great ideas and applications that they have planned for it, plus much more, including setting up tips and hints!
A few key points to remember:
- The AeroPole System is flexible, it will perform (move) outside in the same way a helium filled arch would, it is not ridged like an arch that is built on a conduit frame.
- Ensure that you tape the sections together with gaffe tape to prevent the poles pulling apart in windy conditions.
- The base plates that are supplied with the AeroPole System weigh in at around 30lb's/13.6 kilograms each, but it is suggested that in windy conditions additional weight should be added at the base to ensure that the arch cannot blow over - wind is an unknown, we never actually know how windy it can become, make sure that you are prepared!
- When placing the AeroPole onto the pins, be sure that the pole is straight before sliding it onto the baseplate pin. If it slides on easily, then you know you did it right, if it binds up then stop and don't force it. It should slide on easily, and it will when it's in-line with the baseplate pin.
For more great information regarding the AeroPole System visit www.aeropolesystem.com
Plus I have written 2 blogs about the AeroPole System that you might find useful:
Creating Air Filled Arches and Columns using the AeroPole System
Creating Air Filled Arches and Columns using the AeroPole System
Part 2. The AeroPole™ System - some great tips from balloon expert David Taylor CBA
We would love to see your great designs using the AeroPole System, please send these to sue@suebowler.com
Happy Ballooning!
Sue
www.suebowler.com
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