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

[Ronald Armstrong]

They launch the balloon from that airport

Ronald
VE2JOR:
> 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
>>
>
>
> 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.
>