Here are some photos from the May planning meeting.

Charlie K5ENG, John WA5WOD and Pete KD5ELH discuss Helium needs, parachute design and FM transponder operation.


Wild Bill KD5IIU, Tony N5RPQ and Mike WA5TWT are working on communications coordination, ground systems, the remote controlled plane experiment and the fabrication of the main payload.

"Are you sure about this? Can we really have all the pieces in place by August 25th?"

"I can get as much helium as you need, just bring money!"

"Yes, I'll be glad to take care of the FAA interface! What's that number?" says Mike WB5QCC.

The first Construction Meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 18, 2001, at the New Secret BLT Lab (1618 Lehman) in NW Central Houston - 8 PM till 10 PM.

Launch is scheduled for 10 AM on August 25, 2001 from the Wharton Regional Airport. Be There!!!