Another World Record Attempt In Progress
For Immediate Release
11/16/07, 2225Z / 1725CST:
At 2225Z/1725CST,
Troy Bradley safely landed in 7kt winds in Pleasant Springs,
WI. According
to his gps, he flew 824 miles in a little over
42 hrs., acquiring two more records.
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11/14/07, 0505Z / 2205MST:
Troy has successfully
launched, and is slowly heading northeast. Lifting off
from Greeley, Colorado at 0505Z/2205MST, Troy
Bradley hopes to break the distance and duration
record for AM-3 balloon. AM indicates the balloon falls
in the mixed (hot air and helium [Roziere]) category,
and the 3 is the volume. This is a very small balloon
holding approximately 14,000 cu. ft. The goal of this
flight is to better 27 hrs, 50 minutes and 573 miles.
Click
here to see previous ballooning world records, awards
and honors Troy Bradley has received. For a look
into upcoming projects, visit the Pacific
Balloon web site.
Lou Billones is the flight meteorologist.
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