Bosch Aerospace \ Ball Aerospace Daily Progress Report

Boschaero\Ballaero Daily Report
Saturday 4-17-99

	The hanger doors are opened to let the early morning sun in. It's time for Annie to go to work.
	Jim takes a look under the hood.
	Tim is ready to go!
	Chris is ready too.
	If not for the faithful crew, the Minnow would be lost.
	Jim and Mike inspect the flying wires as Tim climbs out the door.
	Joe readies the nitrogen tank valve cover, located beneath his seat.
	A closer look at the business end of the nitrogen tank.
	While still on the ground, Tim adds liquid nitrogen to the data collection system.
	The down tube and lid are placed on the nitrogen canister.
	Later in the evening some smoke obscures the data collection area but it was not a factor.
	On our out bound flight the turbulence was moderate, up to 9,000 feet. Upon our return from a successful 4.4 hour data collection mission the turbulence was down to a light chop. Another great day!
	We are leaving Annie out of doors tonight, the weather forecast is good and we expect no adverse conditions. Good night all!