RE/MAX CUP
Gordon Bennett Gas Balloon Qualifying Race
Denver, CO    November 6, 1999

 

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Playing in the sandpile near Denver

Some teams measure the weight of each bag for accuracy

Sandbags on pallets will be moved to launch area
Dave Liniger of RE/MAX welcomes the balloonists to the First RE/MAX Cup Gail Liniger picks lucky launch position #13 for Dave and Joe Kittinger First balloon to be laid out
Netted balloon in position for "Down one diamond" Kugler team preparing for launch Lou Billones giving a supplemental weather briefing
Steve Shupe verifying the launch window Jack Edling and Bob Sparks prepare for inflation Jack Edling and Bob Sparks installling the venting valve
Louis Vitanza and Bert Padelt prior to launch More pictures to follow! James and Henry stand by to assist Padelt and Vitanza
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