Battle Creek - Update 4

So the event is over...and here's what I've decided: It's hard to keep up on a blog when you're sleep deprived and busy from 5am until late at night every day! But here's how the week finished....I ended up 17th and walked away with a little bit of money. Each flight I improved my overall position and wished I had another day or two so that I could jump up a few more spots before the end...buut unfortunately I didn't and now have to look forward to next event to improve on my national ranking. I'll post a few pictures in the next couple days from the event.

Boats, Balloons, and BBQ starts in a week and a half and should be a great time.

Battle Creek - Update 3

We were able to fly a 3 part task this morning. My baggie on the first target is right on the edge of the field so it may or may not be scored. The other 2 targets were missed by all except for maybe 1, so we shall see what kind of scores I get. Weather is looking half way decent for tonights flight so we may have another task. We are off to a bowling competition right now between pilots and crews and then back to the field for briefing at 6:30 PM

Battle Creek - Update 2

Flight number 3 as well at the balloon glow this evening was canceled due to wind. Tomorrow morning is looking promising with light winds out of the northwest. Here are a couple of pictures from the picnic we went to today

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Sandy Raya and Mr. Josh waiting in line to get food.


Me and Mr. Josh.


Me, Shawn Raya, and Rick Kerber.

Here is also a few pics from Howell that never made it up.


Sat. evenings launch from the field.


Sarah taking a sip of the beer before digging into the 5 lb burrito!

There are many other good pics that I don't currently have my hands on and may post at a later date when I get bored and decide to throw some random pictures up here. Stay tuned for some updates and hopefully some good news about flying in the morning.

Till then....

Battle Creek - Update 1

We were weathered out of our first two flights. Rain got the best of us last night and we woke up this morning with low ceilings (1000 ft). We are off to a pig roast this afternoon and hope for better weather later. Once we get through tonight we should be looking pretty good for the rest of the weekend.

More updates to come....