[meteorite-list] Using an airship to spot good search areas

From: Adam Hupe <raremeteorites_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu, 3 May 2012 15:06:24 -0700 (PDT)
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It sounds like an excuse to have fun!? A serious searcher would be on the ground.? I don't think Bob Haag ever spotted a meteorite from his ultralight although he probably had a blast.? There is no better way of
finding a meteorite than having boots on the ground, be it yourself or
somebody else who is willing to sell.?
I thought about renting a helicopter to gain access to some very remote areas here in Nevada but is cost prohibitive.? I was able to reach most of? sites with great difficulty trusting my Jeep. We did score a very small complete cold find in one of these very remote places after my brother-in-law stopped to repair a flat tire on another team member's Jeep.? You never know when a find is going to pop up.

There is still one secret untouched spot here in Nevada I want to attempt by ground.? Knowing that a meteorite hunter disappeared there over six years ago and has not been seen since makes me think twice.? The sole-survivor (My friend and fellow Team LunarRock member, code named "Action Jackson") told me a harrowing tale about the trail collapsing beneath their vehicle due to animal burrows.? After being stranded for several nights and running low on water in the Mohave Desert, a team member became impatient, headed out alone in the middle of the night and was never seen again despite diligent searches by rescuers.? Action Jackson was rescued a day later wearing a windshield reflector on his head to try and stay cool.? Somebody spotted it reflecting from 24 miles away and called in help by way of a helicopter.? It will be interesting to see what the vehicle looks like after so many years and to pay respect to a fellow hunter missing in action.



Happy Hunting,

Adam
Received on Thu 03 May 2012 06:06:24 PM PDT