NSL-23

4/12/14 We participated in the Burlington Maker Faire again in 2014. We had a great time and met a lot of cool folks at the mall that day.

We tried out a new style of balloon for us and loaded it up for a quick flight to keep it away from downtown Raleigh.

The mall seconds after liftoff

and 3 minutes later (mall in lower left)

The winds were gusty at launch and very turbulent throughout the flight.

Launch 1417EDT Pop 1456EDT

A very fast flight, but that was a good idea in these winds. It was a great way to celebrate Yuri's Night.

We left the clouds behind as we approached Raleigh

Some sort of smoke near Fayetteville (left) and a jet far below us (right)

Its landing site between Durham and Raleigh

Flight path of NSL-23

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