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Date
: October 11, 2005
When the monsoon was active over most parts of India
and it was not possible to do any balloon flying, Dr
Singhania made the best use of his time by flying in
UK and in France. This varied experience in different
terrain and weather conditions has certainly boosted
his confidence.
Right until the end of September extensive tests continued
for the design of the capsule and the burners. As the
main challenge is to keep a flame burning in near vacuum
conditions, extensive tests were carried out in the
specially fabricated vacuum chamber. The design philosophy
and structure were aggressively addressed by Andy in
his workshop at Glastenbury, near Bristol. By now the
envelope was also ready for testing at the Cameroon
factory. All was going on schedule as planned. |
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On the morning of the 4th of October, which also happened
to be Vijaypat’s birthday, the envelope was inflated
at a field near Bristol. All the heavy weights of the
ballooning fraternity, from the region, were present to
see the massive envelop. It was, indeed, a sight to behold.
With all preparations nearly complete and the capsule
undergoing its painting job, the theater for the high
drama is about to move to Mumbai, India. The launch site
is to be the racecourse at Mumbai. The managing committee
has graciously extended all help for the mega event, as
have many government agencies, the Indian Air Force, Navy,
Coast Guard, Airport Authority, the DGCA, the Met department,
and the Aero Club of India. With the support and assistance
of so many, the venture is bound to be a success. |
On 19th November Dr, Vijaypat Singhania is expected to
lift off at dawn from the racecourse to achieve a historic
record and a place in the Guinness Book yet again. The
public, press and VIPs are being invited to witness a
sight that is expected to be once in a lifetime experience.
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