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