News posted Tuesday, Oct. 7th, 12:15 Uhr UTC
Now both pilots have had a break and found some sleep while
breathing fresh air in the basket. They feel very well and
can see 8 competitors.
Their position is south of Belen now heading NNW moving back
towards Albuquerque.

If the models are right they are expecting to reach "the gate"
between the Sandia and the Santa Fe mountains about 24 - 30
hours after take off. If they make it through the next states
are waiting to be overflown, making a great distance.

The brand new balloon Tomas and Volker are flying is doing very
well, depending on the weather 60-70 hours airborn should be
possible.

Here you can see the positions of all Gordon Bennett Teams:
http://www.balloonfiesta.com/GasTracking/2008/gb_map.php

Next conference at:
18:00 Uhr UTC = local 20:00 Uhr Germany / 12:00 Uhr ABQ.
More news will follow.