Unauthorized Balloon Launch
Walters was able to get in touch with REACT, the organization that monitors radio frequencies, because he had a CB radio. The following is a hilarious transcription of the conversation that took place: REACT: What details do you want me to relay to (the airport) right now about where you are and the difficulty you’re having getting there?
Walters: Ah, the difficulty is, ah, this was an unauthorized balloon launch, and, uh, I know I’m in a federal airspace, and, uh, I’m sure my ground crew has alerted the appropriate authority. Um, I know I’m in a federal airspace, and um, I’m sure my ground crew has alerted the proper authority. Um, I know I’m in a federal air But, uh, just give them a call and reassure them that I’m fine.