SB SPCL @ ARL $ARLX034 ARLX034 Earthwinds update ZCZC AX66 QST de W1AW Special Bulletin 34 ARLX034 >From ARRL Headquarters Newington CT December 15, 1994 To all radio amateurs SB SPCL ARL ARLX034 ARLX034 Earthwinds update The Earthwinds-Hilton Trans-Global circumnavigation manned balloon project expects to launch the Earthwinds Balloon from Stead Field, Reno, Nevada, on Saturday, December 17 at 1500Z, 0700 PST. The initial trajectory after launch will carry the balloon to the east northeast at about 45 knots. After about 12 hours the track will veer to the southeast and ground speeds will increase to about 65 knots. Stay tuned to W1AW for further updates. NNNN /EX