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Larry Walters' Dream
- Larry Walters, a truck driver, dreamed of flying using weather balloons since childhood.
- Inspired by Disneyland balloons and a surplus store weather balloon, he became obsessed with flight.
Launch Site Change
- Larry planned a tethered flight in the Mojave Desert, but logistical issues forced a change.
- He chose his girlfriend's backyard, claiming it was her idea due to a nearby hospital.
Unintentional Launch
- Larry's launch from his girlfriend's backyard went awry when tethers snapped.
- He ascended rapidly, reaching 16,000 feet and drifting into Long Beach Airport's airspace.