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Hot Air Balloon Flight Record - 06Dec2015
Brian and Tyler Instruction

Launch:  Stow, MA - Minute Man Air Field   Duration:  1:25
Land:  Carlisle, MA   Distance:  7.9
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Map of the flight


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Approaching the weekend, yesterday looked like the better day but conditions reversed. We canceled due to strong winds 2-300 feet up. Today also has winds pick up at 2-300 feet, but much less.

Inflated with Bob, David showed up shortly before we launched. Headed NE, picking up speed to about 10mph at 2-300 feet. After clearing the ridge to the north we dropped lower to slow down and bend to the left. Bob stayed about 1/4 mile behind us playing with altitude.

Passed over West Acton, then left of the Acton-Boxboro schools, checking out our previous landing sites. Not looking that early, but amazing how you can fly close but not over so many great landing sites.

Remained west of 27 and crossed the SE corner of Quail Ridge Golf Course. Last year I landed in the NW corner where they replaced the 5th green with condos. Bob was a bit further west and landed at the golf course.

Crossing 119, there is a condo complex on the hilltop at the water tank. Again we went over the center with open areas left and right. Could not get enough left turn for Nara Park or the commercial parking lots W of 27. Crossed to the east side and made one approach to an area with large front yards but were moving too quick. On the far side of the rise we found a large pasture in our path and landed.

Found the gate locked but the crew showed up at the farmer's house and he was happy to come out and open it for us. Max got to ride on the tractor with the farmer to our side of the pasture. This was the most excitement since the time the cows got out and ran around on the road (no cows around now).


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