Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2017/08/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Everyone, especially the TV channels, seemed to enjoy the total eclipse, but it had other impacts, as well.? There were reports of all sorts of balloon launches, carrying observation equipment. Locally, the skydivers made a mass descent during the local passing of the event. But, all of this caused the Air Traffic Control folks to enact a "Ground Hold", refusing to issue takeoff clearances for some period.? This Detroit-based Falcon Freighter sat for three hours, awaiting clearance for its next flight. http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170821-DSCF6980.JPG.html From the X-E1 that now resides in the armrest of my car. -- Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA