Brad did his first solo flight last night. He was still flying off the ground even after he landed. He took off ENE of the field & headed towards the field, but couldn't get quite the turn he wanted. He missed the balloon field to the north, but showed his prior life as a balloon crew person & landed in a nice yard with short mowed grass. Yeah Brad. Jim did a First Solo ceremony & he was properly doused with champagne, beer & water - all COLD.

CONGRATULATIONS BRAD!!!!