This flight is a test flight to determine proper operation of all systems and equipment prior to embarking on specific World Record flights for distance, duration and altitude. Flight time is approximately 24 hours. It is quite possible that distance and duration records will be exceeded on this flight, but the flight has NOT been sanctioned as a record flight. Flight plan is to inflate the balloon on Friday evening. The balloon will sit overnight, with pressure and temperature monitored by the security team.
All balloon flights are dependent on good weather conditions for safety.
The web site will show the status of the flight. The balloon carries equipment that will allow it to be seen on a map this web site. The current weather and crew information can also be seen on the web site. The World Record flights will have live video.