6-12 months before launch
Recruit local ham radio operators - Jason
If recruiting fails obtain license- Matt
Practice tracking with GPS locator - Jason
Become familiar with FAR 101 - Ari and others
Document FAR101 -
Rough sketch of the airframe -
Research the avionics - Matt
Build and test the avionics -
Build airframe-
Order properly sized parachute -
Build tests - Everyone
Assemble and fabricate the balloon filling equipment -
Learn to use the Balloon Track program -
Practice launch procedures - Everyone
Set a launch place and date - Everyone
If recruiting fails obtain license- Matt
Practice tracking with GPS locator - Jason
Become familiar with FAR 101 - Ari and others
Document FAR101 -
Rough sketch of the airframe -
Research the avionics - Matt
Build and test the avionics -
Build airframe-
Order properly sized parachute -
Build tests - Everyone
Assemble and fabricate the balloon filling equipment -
Learn to use the Balloon Track program -
Practice launch procedures - Everyone
Set a launch place and date - Everyone