Flight #T2000-2 "Demonstration at Saint Francis Indian School"

Launch Date: May 23, 2000

May 23, 2000

The payload from T2000-1 was flown as part of a presentation on scientific ballooning for Saint Francis Indian School. The kids got a real kick out of it, especially seeing the wind repeatedly bash our payload into the ground. More info on the trip and demo is available in our report.

Here is a rundown of the flight specs:

Winds: 10-20mph, mostly clear
carried stamp, servos, three cameras
Film: two roles of 200 speed color

Estimated maximum altitude: 300-400 feet
Flight duration: 20 minutes

Comments: Winds too high, no aerial photos recovered. payload damaged.

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