October 18, 2004 Migration Day 9 No Go Again. Why? They're still stuck in Green County, WI. It's the winds again: too windy at 10-15 mph, and winds from the East---the wrong direction for flying south out of Wisconsin and into Illinois. Too hot, too cold, just right. Like Goldilocks, the ultralight pilots know what's best. Each morning around sunrise the pilots decide whether or not to fly. What do they look for? Operation Migration pilot Joe Duff shares this checklist: Ultralight Pilot's Checklist: Weather or Not?     Map the Migration Make your own map using the latest migration data Try This! Journaling Question After reading the pilot's checklist ( above), answer this question: At what point on the migration route would today's winds (coming from the east) be an advantage? Why? Journey North is pleased to feature this educational adventure made possible by the Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership (WCEP). Copyright 2003-2004 Journey North. All Rights Reserved. Please send all questions, comments, and suggestions to our feedback form