Volgende week zaterdag gaat de Gordon Bennett Cup van start.

Spacechecker zal, als technische sponsor van de race, de real time posities van de deelnemers publiek maken via de Gordon Bennett website (flash).

The Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett, is the most prestigious event in aviation and ultimate challenge for the balloon pilots and equipment. The goal is simple: to fly the farthest distance from the launch site.

This international balloon competition was initiated by adventurer and newspaper tycoon Gordon Bennett in 1906, when the 16 balloons launched from the Tuileries Gardens in Paris, France. Little did the crowd of 200,000 spectators know that this race was to continue through out the 20th Century. Although interrupted by wars and weather, the challenge continues. Held once every year and hosted by the country of the most recent winner, this event continues to attract balloonists, spectators and media. (Bron)