Thunder Balloons Limited AX7
10 on the U.S. register across 4 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1977 to 1987; half of them date from 1979 or earlier. New Mexico has the most (2). 30% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the AX7 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Balloon · Balloons
- Power
- None
- Common engines
- None None (8), Ama/Expr Unknown Eng (1)
- Seats
- 4
- Cruise speed
- about 22 mph
- Maker on the register
- Thunder Balloons Limited
- Registered
- earliest certificate October 5, 1981; newest February 15, 2024
Where they are owner's state
New Mexico2Arizona2Texas1Oregon1Michigan1Idaho1Iowa1California1
Who owns them registrant type
Individual5 (50%)Corporation2 (20%)Co-owned2 (20%)LLC1 (10%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 4 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid10 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard10 (100%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Wind Surfer Ballooning LLC1Balloon Quest INC1Aeronautical Adventures INC1
Fleet pages: Wind Surfer Ballooning LLC · Balloon Quest INC · Aeronautical Adventures INC
Accident history NTSB records · 0 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
No NTSB accident or incident records match this family's versions. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Thunder Balloons Limited AX7 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
10 as of October 2, 2026, counting 4 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Thunder Balloons Limited AX7s?
New Mexico, with 2.
Who owns the Thunder Balloons Limited AX7?
30% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 4 AX7-77 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N8530P | Thunder Balloons Limited AX7-77 |
Co-owned owner New Mexico |
Standard | 2023-09-11 | Valid |
| N619TB | Thunder Balloons Limited AX7-77 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2022-08-05 | Valid |
| N421MT | Thunder Balloons Limited AX7-77 |
Wind Surfer Ballooning LLC Carlisle, Iowa |
Standard | 2020-03-24 | Valid |
| N273PQ | Thunder Balloons Limited AX7-77 |
Balloon Quest INC Fenton, Michigan |
Standard | Valid |