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Should we bring back airships? | |
| The Guy Critical Thinker  User ID: 5145260  United States01/29/2012 06:21 PM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 4219985 United States01/29/2012 06:22 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I mean, sure, it's great to be able to zip across the continent in a few hours, but I think we should bring back rigid airships. That would make it two or three days to cross the US, sure, but it would be a lot more scenic. Plus, imagine if they paneled the envelope with solar cells! They could operate at no cost other than maintenance. Quoting: The Guy  |
| patdeez84 User ID: 851930 United States01/29/2012 06:23 PM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I love airships I built a few back when I was into the rc world they are a blast to fly.   “We have allowed our nation to be over taxed and over regulated and overrun by bureaucrats, the founders would be ashamed of us for what we're putting up with.” Ron Paul . “My idea of a perfect government is one guy who sits in a small room at a desk, and the only thing he’s allowed to decide is who to nuke. The man is chosen based on some kind of IQ test, and maybe also a physical tournament, like a decathlon. And women are brought to him, maybe ... when he desires them.” Ron Swanson |
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| The Guy (OP) Critical Thinker User ID: 5145260 United States01/29/2012 06:28 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Yes sir,i like it. I really was an elegant way of getting around. Quoting: northerntomcat I think an entrepreneur would cash in big time if they did it. Not sure if the FAA would be so happy about it. Hmm, depends on how high airships fly. Looks like I have more reading to do! It's good to be open-minded, just don't let your brain fall out. |
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| northerntomcat User ID: 1390569 Canada01/29/2012 06:37 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Since 1925, Goodyear blimps have adorned the skies as very visible corporate icons of the world's largest tire and rubber company that began operations in 1898. Goodyear's first public relations blimp In the 1930s, Goodyear built two giant rigid airships for the Navy. Within their envelopes, they had internal metal frames used to maintain their shape. The aircraft measured more than two football fields in length and needed 6.5 million cubic feet of helium to become airborne at its gross weight of more than 400,000 pounds. Interesting read [link to www.goodyearblimp.com] If you cross country ski, start with a small country. |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 9789178 United States01/29/2012 07:40 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | From my understanding...the Egyptians had something similar to air ships... Secondly...that IS our evolution...we will become the second earth or race of the egyptians. Caveat...which originated from the Altanteans...beautiful people in the beginning which delineated into horrible people in the end....sound familiar. However all races had roots in Atlantis. So look for history to repeat itself. No philosophy needed...it is pretty dry, cut and clear what will occur! |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 1610681  New Zealand01/29/2012 07:46 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | From my understanding...the Egyptians had something similar to air ships... Quoting: Anonymous Coward 9789178 Secondly...that IS our evolution...we will become the second earth or race of the egyptians. Caveat...which originated from the Altanteans...beautiful people in the beginning which delineated into horrible people in the end....sound familiar. However all races had roots in Atlantis. So look for history to repeat itself. No philosophy needed...it is pretty dry, cut and clear what will occur!  |
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| The Guy (OP) Critical Thinker User ID: 5145260 United States01/29/2012 07:59 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Airships would be cool. Kind of like an ocean cruise but in the sky. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 754169 In order to make it work, it would have to be HUGE like a cruise ship. That way you could have entertainment and your own bedroom, movie theater, etc.. That's doable. In fact, if it's covered in solar cells, the bigger the gas bag, the better. It's good to be open-minded, just don't let your brain fall out. |
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