Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2017/10/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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 >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >