The Purple People Eater balloon, Model: AX8, was manufactured by Aerostar in 2003. It has a standard Airworthiness Certificate, is 80 feet tall, 50 feet wide, weighs 450 pounds, and is 90,000 cubic feet in volume! The Purple People Eater is owned by John Cavin and piloted by Charlie Edwards. Make sure you bring your camera to the festival and grab a picture of this amazing balloon!