Hi Rick and Zack, Then I guess the reference to the Upward Bound students was on Zack's GPSL site. Zack: it turns out that transport logistics prevent the...
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Mike Manes
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May 14, 2004 5:54 pm
Hi Zack, I've attached a draft payload plan for EOSS at GPSL this year. PLs add it to your web site info. It's in Word97 format. Let me know if you need it...
I haven't seen anyone else post there lodging preferences. My plan right now is to stay at the Holiday Inn Express (at the Mall). I have made the reservations...
First of all, let me say that I'm sorry for not keeping the website more up-to-date and better at responding to emails... but I have a good excuse (...
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Mike Manes
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May 20, 2004 4:20 am
Hi Zack Hey, you've bitten off a Big Job, as mah dear besainted momma usta say. So if your feeling a bit overwhelmed, ask others to lend a hand, where it can...
Zack, Let's make sure everyone is clear on our tank orders. Are we getting K or T tanks? Since I normally fly close to 12 lbs, I generally empty a T tank...
Both sizes are available as follows: K - 244cu ft runs $46 each T - 291cu ft runs $60 each They will allow us to return any unopened takes, so I will be sure...
Have arrangements been made for tank transport (pickup from store, transport to launch site, return to store)? Hopefully we can avoid having to rent a truck...
I'm still working on that - I'm anticipating having a pickup or two available to haul tanks. I'll take care of returning the bottles on Monday morning. Zack...
... I might be able to carry a tank, but I'll need to leave after lunch on Saturday. I've scheduled a visit to NSBF for July 6. Is anyone interested in going...
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Mike Manes
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May 22, 2004 4:00 am
Hi Mark & Zack, Yeah, one T bottle will do for a full exempt load on a 1200 gram bag, but it's sure a whole lot heavier to schlep around than a K bottle. It's...
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Mike Manes
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May 22, 2004 4:00 am
Hi Zack, ... Within a penny per CF - not a major issue. But if we need to crack a T bottle to complete a fill, due to a leaky fill rig, e.g., that counts for...
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Mike Manes
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May 22, 2004 4:00 am
Hi Zack, We learned the hard way at GPSL 2003 that a non-commercial truck is permitted to carry no more than 7 compressed gas cylinders. Not sure if that's a...
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Mike Manes
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May 22, 2004 4:00 am
Hi Mike, Shux, bring a balloon, too! More the merrier - there are already nine, count 'em, on the docket, so one more won't bust the bank. Helium will be on...
A day late and a dollar short, but here's the press release. Please feel free to recommend changes. Paul The following section of this message contains a file...
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Mike Manes
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May 27, 2004 3:43 am
Hi Paul, Looks great. Suggest that you add the locations and times for the Friday conference and the Saturday superlaunch. 73 de Mike W5VSI ... -- Mike Manes...
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Ralph Wallio, W0RPK
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May 27, 2004 11:56 am
My 2.75-cents (energy costs are increasing rapidly): Every high altitude balloon program and mission that I have heard of has used Amateur Radio links for TT&C...
Okay, I made Mike's and Ralph's recommended changes. Because of the changes, I combined two paragraphs. I'm attaching the new press release. Please discard...
It looks good to me. I added my contact information and also the specific building that we will be in at the Juco. It's on the website and I will be...
I still need to make some phone calls to finalize everything, but I'm 99% sure that these will be our potential launch sites. As Paul stated in the press...
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Mike Manes
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May 28, 2004 7:30 pm
Hi Zack, Good idea. By that time, we should have a pretty good handle on the forecast trajectory so we can plan a launch site that won't land us downtown...
Will there be time for each group to take about 15 minutes to present highlights and lessons learned in the past year or two? I think it would be good to...
I've called Holiday Inn Express regarding a group discount, but the manager is out until Tuesday. I will try back then. So far, I think everyone has been...
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Mike Manes
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May 31, 2004 4:26 am
Hi Zack, Well, not everyone, it seems. Benjie W0CBH seems to have booked rooms at the EconoLodge, and I'm waiting to hear from him RE group rates before I...
I've made some semi-significant modifications to the Itinerary. Please review these ASAP. To sum up the changes, I've moved all presentations to 1 hour ...
I think this is a great idea and have added it to the itinerary. It's at the end of the day, so we can be somewhat flexible in terms of timing. As I...
