They launch.

– preflight_announce: panel, wide, cutout – The group is shifting, some pixelation and quads are visible on the arms. Expressions are no longer bored, faces looking intense.

@bubble: “Alright gents preflight checks.”

– subvocal_comm: panel, square, cutout – @bubble: subvocal “Everyone loud and clear?”

– thermal_and_sodar: panel, square, cutout – A small atmospheric Sodar, consisting of a grid of thin one inch disks is nestling under a windsock, pointing at the ridge. A small antenna is also visible.

@sodar: small, minimalist, plain, cerramic Based on

@antenna: small, minimalist, plain, plastic Based on

@bubble: subvocal “Thermal and Sodar calibrated and online, forecast on high.”

– wind_usd_takeoff: panel, wide, cutout – Wind and USD lean forward at the ridge, pixelation flickering along their arms and backs.
@bubble: “Launching now.”

– wind_and_usd_takeoff: panel, square, cutout – Wind surges forward, feet leaving the ground as golden iridescent wings unfurl in a blur of quads. USD follows in lockstep, his transform seamless—wings slicing the air smoothly and silently.