tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post2537951688319919192..comments2024-03-28T18:32:43.699-05:00Comments on Bayou Renaissance Man: Another unique Channel crossingPeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10595089829300831372noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-77643903767650758392010-05-31T09:49:59.115-05:002010-05-31T09:49:59.115-05:00You may have not noticed... In the close-up pictur...You may have not noticed... In the close-up picture, the balloon carries the number sequence N878UP. Guess what? According to the aircraft registry at faa.gov, N878UP is a certified experimental aircraft/balloon. Registered to Mr. Jonathan Trappe. Aircraft model: Carl Fredrecksen. Yeah, the character from the Disney movie "Up".<br /><br />Oh, and the FAA also shows Mr. Trappe as being a licensed Private Pilot, LIGHTER-THAN-AIR FREE BALLOON.<br /><br />No wonder the French were amused but not disturbed. Licensed aircraft, licensed pilot.homebrunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-88771344172783028482010-05-29T02:42:37.595-05:002010-05-29T02:42:37.595-05:00Oh, that looks like all kinds of fu... SQUIRREL!!Oh, that looks like all kinds of fu... SQUIRREL!!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682072668997410668noreply@blogger.com