Family flies blimp over St Louis in rare ride
A Morefield family joined a three flight blimp tour over the Mississippi River in St Louis. Pilot Corky Belanger described weight balance and ground crew roles as passengers boarded and exited. Betty Morefield looked for the Gateway Arch while Dylan Morefield grinned at the adventure.
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AmeriQuest Blimp Sets US Tour With Large Frame and Crew
AmeriQuest Spirit of Freedom stands as the largest blimp in the United States at 200 feet long and 65 feet tall with 7000 cubic meters of helium. It uses two 930 horsepower Porsche engines and is crewed by four rotating pilots and a 17-member ground team. The itinerary lists Chicago, St Louis, Philadelphia, and New York as upcoming stops while the craft supports telecast of baseball games and other events. Betty and Bob Morefield describe the trip as easy and novel, likening it to a world tour fantasy.
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Illinois Budget Makes Breakthrough After Protracted Sessions
Governor Blagojevich touts a sound budget with bipartisan support to end a stalemate. The plan preserves Vandalia and Pontiac correctional centers, shifts inmates to Thomson, and trims a 2.3 billion shortfall. AFSCME cautions staffing risks while funds for agriculture research and wine industry programs face adjustments.
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