Unknown to most of the general public, NASA has been using large unmanned helium balloons to put payloads into the edge of space to investigate the nature of ultra-high-energy cosmic rays and search for anti-matter. Not the sort of thing that sparks a lot of public interest. That is, until something bad happens and then it becomes news.
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Good thing the Wizard of Oz didn't make his exit in one of these. Speaking of Oz-apparently this particular launch was down under. Keep yer heads down mates.
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"Keeping the Blue Side Up" " On the Attitude Indicator: Recommended attitude for take off, cruise and landing, although all sorts of attitudes prevail in flight. As in life, a good attitude is preferable.
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Despite numerous misadventures, finally got the commercial license and is enjoying aerobatics. My airmanship, like my golf game, says I can't quit my day job.
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