[Leica] IMG: Goodyear Blimp

[Jim Nichols]

Al, you raised my curiosity.  There are actually 3 of the 180 Lycomings, 
one on each side, and one on the tail.  The paint scheme hides a lot of 
details.  Here is  a link:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zeppelin_NT

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA

On 10/13/2017 10:54 PM, Jim Nichols wrote:
> Al, as I looked at the photos once more, I realized that I failed to 
> mention the conventional movable tail surfaces.  If it is in forward 
> motion, these provide normal steering.
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
>
> On 10/13/2017 10:48 PM, Jim Nichols wrote:
>> Al, I really didn't ask.  I suspect the flight crew and part of the 
>> ground crew hit the local restaurants and motels, but I suspect 
>> someone remains behind.
>>
>> All I know about the flight controls is what I read and observed. The 
>> registry says it is powered by a 180 HP Lycoming. It is mounted on 
>> the right side, and appeared to swivel so the thrust could be 
>> directed.  On the other side, there is the electric billboard that 
>> you see above ball games.  At the tail, there appeared to be two fans 
>> mounted 90 deg apart, to provide a vertical and horizontal component 
>> to tilt and steer the craft. I have no idea how these are powered.
>>
>> Jim Nichols
>> Tullahoma, TN USA
>>
>> On 10/13/2017 10:01 PM, al crouch wrote:
>>> Nice shots, Jim.  Do they tie it down and all go into town for the 
>>> evening? I know they have a prop and some control surfaces, but how 
>>> do they descend and ascend for parking and taking off?  You can tell 
>>> I know nothing about blimps.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net>
>>>> Sent: Oct 13, 2017 9:41 PM
>>>> To: "LUG at Leica-Users.org" <lug at leica-users.org>, Olympus Camera 
>>>> Discussion <olympus at thomasclausen.net>
>>>> Subject: [Leica] IMG: Goodyear Blimp
>>>>
>>>> Late today, the airport manager informed me that one of the Goodyear
>>>> Blimps was going to remain overnight at the Tullahoma Airport.  It was
>>>> circling away from the airport, awaiting the arrival of the ground
>>>> crew.   When I arrived at the airport, the blimp was west of the 
>>>> active
>>>> area of the airport.  Camera around my neck, and an extra battery 
>>>> in my
>>>> pocket, I hiked about a half mile across the rough grass and one 
>>>> active
>>>> runway to the area where he was to be tied down.  The crew saw that I
>>>> wanted pictures, and, with time on their hands, they circled and made
>>>> approaches to give me several angles.  My biggest problem was that the
>>>> setting sun was in my face, and I didn't relish hiking another half 
>>>> mile
>>>> to get the sun to my back.  So, what you see is what I was able to 
>>>> get.
>>>>
>>>> This is one of the new Goodyear craft, N1A, and is actually a
>>>> German-made Zeppelin, with some internal structure, not really a 
>>>> blimp,
>>>> but is still classified as a blimp.
>>>>
>>>> Cabin
>>>>
>>>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20171013-DSCF5869.JPG.html 
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Waiting for the ground crew
>>>>
>>>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20171013-DSCF5895.JPG.html 
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Circling above the Beech Party
>>>>
>>>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20171013-DSCF5890.JPG.html 
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> In late afternoon sun
>>>>
>>>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20171013-DSCF5875.JPG.html 
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Still waiting at sundown
>>>>
>>>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20171013-DSCF5900.JPG.html 
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> These may be viewed LARGE.
>>>>
>>>> Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated.
>>>>
>>>> -- 
>>>> Jim Nichols
>>>> Tullahoma, TN USA
>>>>
>>>>
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