Flight to the Pole (January 18,
2003)
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The pilots prepare
the plane for a 10 AM departure, but strong winds force delay
until 3 PM.
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Cynthia is ready to
go, Dick and Tim are watching the pilots pack the plane.
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The plane carries everything
from extra fuel to survival gear in case the passengers and crew
must camp out overnight at the South pole.
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Di, the trip leader
for ANI, rides only to Thiel so that Doug can go to the South
Pole
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Cynthia Wolfe is watching
the pilots and the flight controls
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Doug Stern replaced
Di, for the Thiel to South Pole leg of the trip
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Dick, Urs, and Tim
on board the flight
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Urs (foreground) and
Tim (behind)
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Dick enjoying the view