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robert arndt wrote:
The new Zeppelin and plans for even larger types from around the world arouse great interest but lack suitable funding. It WOULD be absolutely amazing to fly in an 800+ ft long Zeppelin across the Atlantic. That IMO is comparable to those that flew on the Concorde. Especially traveling at mach 2! Is there no end to advanced German technical achievement? SMH |
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Stephen Harding wrote in message ...
robert arndt wrote: The new Zeppelin and plans for even larger types from around the world arouse great interest but lack suitable funding. It WOULD be absolutely amazing to fly in an 800+ ft long Zeppelin across the Atlantic. That IMO is comparable to those that flew on the Concorde. Especially traveling at mach 2! Is there no end to advanced German technical achievement? SMH Hey Steve, Notice how I said "from around the world"? Here's a site with airship companies around the world: http://www.myairship.com/ Don' you feel like an ass? You should. BTW, the Hindenburg predated the Concorde by 3 decades and although it couldn't do Mach 2 it sure was the largest thing in the air-ever, with a spectacular view and luxury accomodations that won't fit on any airliner. The 747 and A380 are gnats compared to that giant. In fact, the Hindenburg was taller than most skyscrapers of the time. Many people around the world want a come-back for the huge airships and Lockheed is rumored to already operate a massive stealth airship for surveillance. So what's your problem Steve? I actually would like to see both a new Concorde and the Zeppelin return. Rob |
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arndt writes Stephen Harding wrote in message ... robert arndt wrote: The new Zeppelin and plans for even larger types from around the world arouse great interest but lack suitable funding. It WOULD be absolutely amazing to fly in an 800+ ft long Zeppelin across the Atlantic. That IMO is comparable to those that flew on the Concorde. Especially traveling at mach 2! Is there no end to advanced German technical achievement? SMH Hey Steve, Notice how I said "from around the world"? Here's a site with airship companies around the world: http://www.myairship.com/ Don' you feel like an ass? You should. BTW, the Hindenburg predated the Concorde by 3 decades and although it couldn't do Mach 2 it sure was the largest thing in the air-ever, with a spectacular view and luxury accomodations that won't fit on any airliner. The 747 and A380 are gnats compared to that giant. In fact, the Hindenburg was taller than most skyscrapers of the time. Many people around the world want a come-back for the huge airships and Lockheed is rumored to already operate a massive stealth airship for surveillance. So what's your problem Steve? I actually would like to see both a new Concorde and the Zeppelin return. Seconded all opinions. I have a few books on airships. Fancy crossing the Atlantic by air, getting out of your seat, walking to a window, opening it and learning out looking at the view! Or a dining room with proper tables, white tablecloths and proper cutlery! Mike -- M.J.Powell |
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robert arndt wrote:
Stephen Harding wrote in message ... robert arndt wrote: The new Zeppelin and plans for even larger types from around the world arouse great interest but lack suitable funding. It WOULD be absolutely amazing to fly in an 800+ ft long Zeppelin across the Atlantic. That IMO is comparable to those that flew on the Concorde. Especially traveling at mach 2! Is there no end to advanced German technical achievement? Notice how I said "from around the world"? Here's a site with airship companies around the world: http://www.myairship.com/ Don' you feel like an ass? You should. I'm quite familiar with some plans in he US and UK to reintroduce airships. I actually would like the plans to succeed. Seems like a great way to fly. As to feeling like an ass? Not particularly. It's always difficult portraying humor in a NG when you refuse to use little smiley faces to explicitly convey intent. You clearly don't find what I wrote as amusing. C'est la vie. Doesn't make me an ass because you don't recognize my sense of humor. BTW, the Hindenburg predated the Concorde by 3 decades and although it couldn't do Mach 2 it sure was the largest thing in the air-ever, with a spectacular view and luxury accomodations that won't fit on any airliner. The 747 and A380 are gnats compared to that giant. In fact, the Hindenburg was taller than most skyscrapers of the time. Many people around the world want a come-back for the huge airships and Lockheed is rumored to already operate a massive stealth airship for surveillance. So what's your problem Steve? Your lack of humor apparently. Or at least meshing with mine. I actually would like to see both a new Concorde and the Zeppelin return. What's it going to cost? We can travel to Europe via QE2 (guess that's QM2 now). It costs a bundle. Similar service in the air won't be cheap. On the Concorde, you paid top dollar for the speed. On the Hindenburg II, it will be for the high level of service. Will many be able to afford it, assuming they *want* it to begin with? Remember, the purpose of getting on an air machine has always been to get somewhere, and typically, to *get somewhere quickly*. Not an airship trait. (Airships could get right into a city destination, eliminating the drive from the airport, which can be attractive). But just as there are ocean cruises that are the purpose all to themselves, I suppose there could be airship "cruises" as well. It would be neat if it isn't prohibitively expensive. And lighten up, OK? SMH |
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Alan Minyard wrote: On 18 Jan 2004 02:01:52 -0800, (Alberto Panno-Peano) wrote: I think Biplanes and Triplanes were the best planes ever made. I think the Red Baron could beat any plane of today with his triplane ! I even think that Zeppelins are better than most modern planes ! That's nice. Doesn't even produce a twitch of the trollometer needle. I don't reckon this one has a bridge yet. Perhaps a culvert. Or a drain. -- Andy Breen ~ Interplanetary Scintillation Research Group http://users.aber.ac.uk/azb/ "Time has stopped, says the Black Lion clock and eternity has begun" (Dylan Thomas) |
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