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Forecast update for GPSL
It seems the idea of pushing a strong cold front through the area next Friday has pretty well gone away. There will be a relatively weak front to the south, but temps north of the front will be near 9
It seems the idea of pushing a strong cold front through the area next Friday has pretty well gone away. There will be a relatively weak front to the south, but temps north of the front will be near 9
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By Mark Conner N9XTN
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High Altitude Ballooning (poor man space program)
GPSL Aeronauts, Please look over Joe’s request below and push some information his way that might help him. Joe, Quite a bit of what you are asking for is on the ARHAB.org web site but maybe a bit bur
GPSL Aeronauts, Please look over Joe’s request below and push some information his way that might help him. Joe, Quite a bit of what you are asking for is on the ARHAB.org web site but maybe a bit bur
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By Keith Kaiser, WA0̷TJT
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Long-range forecast for Hutchinson for GPSL 4 messages
At the moment, it looks like pretty nice weather late next week for southern Kansas. Highs Friday and Saturday should be around 80 and early-morning temps on Saturday around 60. A cold front will pus
At the moment, it looks like pretty nice weather late next week for southern Kansas. Highs Friday and Saturday should be around 80 and early-morning temps on Saturday around 60. A cold front will pus
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By Mark Conner N9XTN
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Last call for discounted Kaymonts 2 messages
If you're interested in taking advantage of the specials from Kaymont, please call Ryan TODAY! Ryan Couch Technical Coordinator Kaymont Consolidated Industries, INC 1477 Guava Ave Melbourne, FL 32935
If you're interested in taking advantage of the specials from Kaymont, please call Ryan TODAY! Ryan Couch Technical Coordinator Kaymont Consolidated Industries, INC 1477 Guava Ave Melbourne, FL 32935
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By Zack Clobes W0ZC
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Updates
I have the two launch sites confirmed - Primary is KHUT, the Hutchinson Regional Airport. The alternate site is KWEK, Newton Airport which is about 30 miles to the east. Predicts will start on these t
I have the two launch sites confirmed - Primary is KHUT, the Hutchinson Regional Airport. The alternate site is KWEK, Newton Airport which is about 30 miles to the east. Predicts will start on these t
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By Zack Clobes W0ZC
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Scripts With the Canon Powershot A560
Chuck KG5CA Has been trying to help me here But I'm not having any luck. I know everyone has gone Go-Pro on Balloons now. But this Old Canon can still do stuff because of the scripting that the Go-Pro
Chuck KG5CA Has been trying to help me here But I'm not having any luck. I know everyone has gone Go-Pro on Balloons now. But this Old Canon can still do stuff because of the scripting that the Go-Pro
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By Joe WB9SBD
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Deadlines looming!
I'm going to be closing down the GPSL pre-registration early next week so that I can get name badges printed up, and finalize all of the billing etc. If you'd like to pre-register and pre-pay, now is
I'm going to be closing down the GPSL pre-registration early next week so that I can get name badges printed up, and finalize all of the billing etc. If you'd like to pre-register and pre-pay, now is
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By Zack Clobes W0ZC
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Spherachutes 25%-50% off! 2 messages
I got this from Spherachutes today. If you're in the market for a new chute in the sizes/colors listed, you can't go wrong with these. I have two and they're very well made. 73 de Mark N9XTN ---------
I got this from Spherachutes today. If you're in the market for a new chute in the sizes/colors listed, you can't go wrong with these. I have two and they're very well made. 73 de Mark N9XTN ---------
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By Mark Conner N9XTN
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Spare 3000 gram balloon
I have a spare Kaymont 3000 gram balloon (unopened). Is anyone interested in trading it for three 1200 gram balloons at GPSL?
I have a spare Kaymont 3000 gram balloon (unopened). Is anyone interested in trading it for three 1200 gram balloons at GPSL?
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By L. Paul Verhage KD4STH
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Special GPSL pricing from Kaymont - Act soon!
I have an arrangement with Kaymont to do special pricing again this year. If you are interested, contact me directly as I can't publish these prices. Zack Clobes, W0ZC Project: Traveler www.projecttra
I have an arrangement with Kaymont to do special pricing again this year. If you are interested, contact me directly as I can't publish these prices. Zack Clobes, W0ZC Project: Traveler www.projecttra
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By Zack Clobes W0ZC
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Ready-to-fly Tracker that's affordable and immediately available 10 messages
Hello everyone, I'll have a balloon launch next week that I unfortunately can't postpone and I'm desperately looking for tracker kit that's ready-to-fly, doesn't cost hundreds of dollars and is easy t
Hello everyone, I'll have a balloon launch next week that I unfortunately can't postpone and I'm desperately looking for tracker kit that's ready-to-fly, doesn't cost hundreds of dollars and is easy t
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By Christoph
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GPSL Attendees and Flights
We got the GPSL website moved over to its new home and everyone's DNS should have updated by now. The attendee list has been updated as of tonight, and I've also included your paid status on the atten
We got the GPSL website moved over to its new home and everyone's DNS should have updated by now. The attendee list has been updated as of tonight, and I've also included your paid status on the atten
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By Zack Clobes W0ZC
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Eclipse Ballooning Project
Has anyone been following this or involved with it?? http://www.space.com/36383-solar-eclipse-2017-balloon-livestream.html Timothy Cathcart RM&S Engineer Mojave, CA
Has anyone been following this or involved with it?? http://www.space.com/36383-solar-eclipse-2017-balloon-livestream.html Timothy Cathcart RM&S Engineer Mojave, CA
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By Tim C KC8ZNJ
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GPSL Website Update
I have been continuing to update the GPSL website, however we are having some problems with an update on the current hosting provider, so we are in the middle of switching. That should be completed th
I have been continuing to update the GPSL website, however we are having some problems with an update on the current hosting provider, so we are in the middle of switching. That should be completed th
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By Zack Clobes W0ZC
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HAB Groups in Europe
Is there a central place to find near space groups in Europe or is the ARHAB website in the US complete enough? Thanks
Is there a central place to find near space groups in Europe or is the ARHAB website in the US complete enough? Thanks
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By L. Paul Verhage KD4STH
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S3Research Flight Predictor Update
I have put out a out an update to my flight prediction tool. It is at http://s3research.com/tools/flightpredictor/ If you liked the old one it is available here http://s3research.com/tools/flightpredi
I have put out a out an update to my flight prediction tool. It is at http://s3research.com/tools/flightpredictor/ If you liked the old one it is available here http://s3research.com/tools/flightpredi
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By Jerry
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Cannon Powershot A560 2 messages
In the days before the Go-Pro's came to be, The Cannon Powershot Series of Cameras were the Cadillac of balloon flight cameras. With the easily programmable memory card system it was perfect. I have h
In the days before the Go-Pro's came to be, The Cannon Powershot Series of Cameras were the Cadillac of balloon flight cameras. With the easily programmable memory card system it was perfect. I have h
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By Joe WB9SBD
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Updated rosters
Many, many of you have already pre-paid for your GPSL registration, and I thank you all very much. I have the attendee list updated on the website, and for those who have pre-paid, I'll be sending out
Many, many of you have already pre-paid for your GPSL registration, and I thank you all very much. I have the attendee list updated on the website, and for those who have pre-paid, I'll be sending out
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By Zack Clobes W0ZC
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NSTAR 17-A flight completed today
After three different cancellations (including two for events) due to unfavorable landings or surface conditions, NSTAR 17-A finally got off the ground this morning from my QTH in Valley. We got to a
After three different cancellations (including two for events) due to unfavorable landings or surface conditions, NSTAR 17-A finally got off the ground this morning from my QTH in Valley. We got to a
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By Mark Conner N9XTN
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Which GoPro camera models are different balloon groups flying and how much battery life?
I have the older models with a backpack battery and usually get around 3 hours record time. I was curious what the experience has been with anyone flying the newer Model 4 and 5 GoPro series and the S
I have the older models with a backpack battery and usually get around 3 hours record time. I was curious what the experience has been with anyone flying the newer Model 4 and 5 GoPro series and the S
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By Bill Brown
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