Just to add some interest to the GPSL launch, it looks like the GFS forecast that everyone uses for prediction software is getting a major upgrade the Wednesday before. The announcement is shown below

Here are some repeater options for Saturday flight tracking and recovery. Just to remind our EOSS team, a Wide Coverage repeater in Iowa usually means it's good for 25 to 30 miles radius! mike

It's pretty hard to get lost in Pella, but I am attaching some maps for a little help.... Looking forward to seeing everyone in ONE week! mike

Less than 2 weeks and counting! Please let me know if you are planning to attend the Wednesday evening Picnic and the Thursday Tours. Genelle doesn't want to run short on BBQ and Brats and I need to g

GPSLers, I'm not sure how many of you this will affect, but be aware there are several Interstate road closures along the Missouri River now in western Iowa due to flooding. I-29 is closed both to the

NASA is collecting names to go with their 2020 Mars Rover. Here is a link for you, https://mars.nasa.gov/participate/send-your-name/mars2020/

I've been updating the website with attendee and flight information. So far there's only a couple of flights listed. If you're wanting a timeslot on 144.39, it's time to get your request in as we'll h

We are only 3 weeks away! Here is what's going on...much of this will end up on the superlaunch web page, but here is a sneak peak: 1. Pre-Registrations are running very slow. So far only 18 have sign

The Hydrogen has been published for sale for next month's GPSL. https://www.superlaunch.org/purchase-tickets/hydrogen-bottle-detail And as a reminder, if you haven't done so already, please register!!

Gang, I'm intending to reprise a launch of the payload we launched at Cornell a few weeks back. It features a DTMF triggered secondary payload release (the last one was a little Cornell Big Red Bear)

Video of the launch of the four pico balloons for the Dayton Hamvention balloon race launched in high winds on Saturday. W8BI-11, W8BI-12, W8BI-13 and W5KUB-3. Astronaut Doug Wheelock launched W5KUB-3

I guess it's a pico balloon. Or it's a perfect floater. Consistently been doing 30 MPH. Lined up perfectly for a grand tour of Long Island. Passed right over Manhattan with laser precision. Launched e

Be sure to listen to the latest QSO Today podcast #250 for Bill Brown, WB8ELK. Great hour interview on his journey in HAB.. www.qsotoday.com 73, mike

I didn’t get the SuperLaunch website updated this week with this link, but you can register your balloon now for GPSL. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRLXe5Fwu7uTTr2Ig8dEBTNCSDvJ8Ol2UyR9C58

Not yet...so far I only know of 2 groups planning to fly... As I get more info on who plans to fly on Saturday, I will start planning time slots... Looking forward to seeing you in June! mike

Sorry that conflicts prevent us from coming to Pella this June. However, I want to invite members of the ARHAB community to consider conducting a high balloon flight on July 20 to celebrate the 50th a

Hey Gang, Do we have plans afoot for time slots on APRS for the GPSL launch? Mike / KD2EAT

Hi all, I'm programming up my TinyTrak3 for GPSL2019. For a balloon, is it better to use regular APRS encoding or Mic-E? In the TinyTrak programming I see that you can select different MIC-E WIDE-X pa

Looks like I'll be solo again this year. If someone wants to split a balloon/gas, I can provide the rest (trackers, parachute, regulator, rigging, etc). Zack Clobes, W0ZC Project: Traveler www.project

Just a reminder that preferred prices for the Country Inn/Suites and the Super 8 hotels expires on May 12. If you haven't made your room reservations yet, NOW is the time... Looking forward to seeing