hey... if you wind up deciding to take passangers, im in Baton rouge but can make it pretty eaisly to any other locale in LA, im willing to help pay for gas rental ect.

peace, thomas

i have a quick suggestion for your ballons... im not sure if these will be big enough but... weather baloons... i bought mine from sportsman's guide or HQ (army surplus cataloge) ive never inflated it and if i can manage to make it out there ill bring it along and you are welcome to it