[aprssig] VE6JJBJ-13/VE6JBJ-2 High Altitude Balloon Flying Right Now

[Jason Rausch]

Ian,

I am not sure what the regulations are in Canada, but obviously, they are using the area as a launching point.  I am sure they have the proper clearance, as these guys are seasoned veterans in the HAB world.

Looks like they got a late launch, but they are already at 12K feet and climbing, fast!  Ground speed has been a constant 50-55 MPH.  Moving fast!

Jason Rausch - KE4NYV
RPC Electronics, LLC
www.rpc-electronics.com


--- On Sat, 5/14/11, Ian Wade G3NRW <g3nrw at yahoo.co.uk> wrote:

> From: Ian Wade G3NRW <g3nrw at yahoo.co.uk>
> Subject: Re: [aprssig] VE6JJBJ-13/VE6JBJ-2 High Altitude Balloon Flying Right Now
> To: aprssig at tapr.org
> Date: Saturday, May 14, 2011, 10:37 AM
> From: Jason Rausch <jason at ke4nyv.com>
> Date: Sat, 14 May 2011   Time: 06:32:58
> 
> >There is currently a balloon flying in Canada carrying
> two of our new 
> >RTrak-HAB units.  They are using the callsigns:
> VE6JBJ-13 and VE6JBJ-2
> >
> >http://aprs.fi/?call=a%2FVE6JBJ-13
> >
> >Good luck to team!
> >
> >Jason Rausch - KE4NYV
> >RPC Electronics, LLC
> >www.rpc-electronics.com
> >
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> What I would like to know is what precautions are taken
> with regard to 
> air safety. Right now the balloon is at 3000 feet just 200
> metres away 
> from the airstrip at Beiseker Airport. That seems mighty
> close for 
> comfort.
> 
> -- 
> 73
> Ian, G3NRW
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