weather

Forum Post Weather balloon crash
Ever heard on a weather balloon that crashed, dropping pieces on buildings? I saw a message in digg the other day, that people claimed this has happened.
Forum Post Weather Question
Thanks Marvin, I did spend a few days in Calgary during my trip, but that was when the weather went rotten, I was assurred that this was the first rain and cold in over a month but it was enough t...
Forum Post ????
...hrough these articles every now and then, but do not see many worth answering. We are in Tennessee and the weather is still pretty good here....
Forum Post Breitling Orbiter 3 Rocks!
...y get around the world. The teams are all so good now, that it's simply a matter of who gets the best weather. Incidentally, i'm Virgin all the way. way-hay!!!...
Forum Post Albuquerque
Hi Arlie, It just depends on the weather. 2000, the 2nd weekend(or 2nd half of the week) was better. It's fun whenever you go! Check out: www.aibf.org Enjoy! Kimberly
Forum Post Starting a business
... any money flying commercially. First, you booking the business is hard. Then, finding a weekend with good weather when the client, a chase crew and the operator can make it is nearly impossible. Fina...
Forum Post Around the world balloon venture
...e a little strong (you really don't want to take chances with polyethylene . They'll assess the weather conditions on Thursday and perhaps launch then. Hope this helps,...
Forum Post backpack balloon
... news is that it does not require helium or heavy gas tanks to work. The bad is that it only works in good weather and VFR....
Forum Post FOSSETT
... Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Mo. on Dec 31, 1997. It was a beautiful sight; I waited for 3 hours in 5-degree weather for it but it was worth it. Comment on his balloon flight? Courage? Conviction? ...
Forum Post Around the World Hot Air Balloon Cheaters^
...tay at low alltitude * Since you have to stay at low altitude, you're 100 % sure you'll have bad weather * Wind speed / wind directions will make sure that you won't get around The ...
Forum Post Heating a toy hot air balloon - how?
...rks well. Wind is a huge problem, I'll get up before dawn and still go weeks without suitable flying weather. http://www.youtube.com/user/AerostatMilpitas ...
Forum Post Hot Air Balloon Flight: FOR SALE
...er expires. I have been unable to use it this month because of a combination of other commitments and poor weather. The voucher cost 110 pounds but I will sell for 80 pounds, ono. or, slightly...
Forum Post Virgin Challenger?
...rologist. We also have to realize that inflating such a large balloon is not an easy task. When the US weather services or NASA send off balloons with scientific payloads, there is some likelyhood...
Blog Post When The Winds Have Other Plans
...re on vacation and plan a flight on hot air balloon either check on location with the operators and if the weather bad there won't be flights anyway or reserve flight with a big enough company that ca...
Forum Post Long Jump
Duration and distance attempt for the BBAC Silver Award East Midlands Balloon Group Long Jump attempt Pilot Ian Lloyd Date Sunday 18 October 1998 Launch location Homesford Cottage, Derbyshire SK3235 5...
 

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