Author Archives: Fuzz Aldrin

The Mysterious Flight of BTS-1X

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Fuzz Aldrin

BTS-1X, a high altitude balloon test flight, lifted off from Carrollton Georgia on July 23, 2011 at 12:24 PM EDT. It crossed the state line into Alabama, climbing steadily until it reached 78,819 feet, and then radio transmissions fell silent … Continue reading →

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#BTS1X Test Flight and Amateur Radio

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Fuzz Aldrin

We have a test flight scheduled for July 23rd from Carrollton, Georgia. It will be a way to test some changes and an exciting opportunity to introduce amateur radio operators to APRS. GoPro Anti-Fog Inserts You may have noticed that … Continue reading →

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Chai for the Bears

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Fuzz Aldrin

Yesterday, I took a break from my work at Bears on Patrol headquarters to go to work with Angie. While I didn’t understand all of the talk about data cleansing and SAP implementations, I had fun meeting new people. There … Continue reading →

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BTS-1 Launch Schedule

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Fuzz Aldrin

T-11 hours ▪   Weather and engineering briefings ▪   Flight crew equipment late stow (so our cupcakes and chocolate stay fresh!) ▪   Perform ascent switch list ▪   Crew goes to sleep ▪   Activate the capsule’s fuel cells (or in other words, … Continue reading →

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BTS-1 Details and Directions to Launch Site

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Fuzz Aldrin

First of all, thanks to all of you for your amazing support for our mission. Launch day is very quickly approaching! This Sunday, May 8th, will be the launch of BTS-1, a high altitude balloon, to near space. If anyone … Continue reading →

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BTS-1 Press Release

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Fuzz Aldrin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Blake Raab Tel: (770) 834-9309 Blake@BearsOnPatrol.org @BearsOnPatrol on Twitter PIG, TEDDY BEAR & RUBBER CHICKEN WILL ATTEMPT TO REACH THE EDGE OF SPACE BTS-1 Balloon Transport System’s First Launch with Three Mission Mascots “Inspiration” Houston, TX … Continue reading →

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And the Winner Is…

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Fuzz Aldrin

We are pleased to announce that, with 59 of the 246 votes, the winner of the BTS-1 Naming Contest is “Inspiration”, submitted by Rick McLastnom. Rick writes, “I chose Inspiration as my submission because Fuzz and Camilla have really inspired … Continue reading →

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Calling Amateur Radio Operators – #hamr

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Fuzz Aldrin

Many of you already know that Camilla SDO, Skye Bleu, and I (and now Smokey Bear!) will be flying in a balloon to near space from the University of Houston on May 8th. We will be using APRS to track … Continue reading →

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T Minus…

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Fuzz Aldrin

We now have an official launch date. We will be launching on May 8th from the University of Houston. Since this is our first launch and is dependent on many factors, we don’t have an exact time for launch, but … Continue reading →

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BTS-1 Naming Contest

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Fuzz Aldrin

Welcome to the BTS-1 Naming Contest. You are invited to submit a suggestion for the name of the capsule we will be using on this mission.   HOW TO ENTER 1. Send an email to Fuzz with your name suggestion. … Continue reading →

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