For the first time I popped a balloon while filling it. It actually popped
in the XYL's face, as she was holding it while I held the nozzle on the
helium container. It sure made a big noise, but only surprised us and did no
damage. I believe it was because I must have not stored the balloon
completely dry. When I took it out of storage, parts of the balloon stuck in
creases. I pulled them apart before inflating, but had the sense that
weakened the material. Last time I flew it I took it down before the morning
dew had burned off. I dried it out inside (I thought) but must not had
gotten it completely dry.
Fortunately, I had a spare.
73. Ken, K6LA - Ken Six Los Angeles, KWIDELITZ@DELPHI.COM
ex-AB6FO
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