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, 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 >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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 >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >