Beginning in 2014, Goodyear replaced its three U.S. blimps with three new semi-rigid airships; built by the Luftschiffbau Zeppelin company, each have a rigid internal frame. Although technically incorrect, Goodyear continues to use "blimp" in reference to these new semi-rigid models.
Ten miles out I contacted the tower to land. Tower advised the Goodyear blimp transiting the area. I replied, Tally ho, target in sight. Tower laughed and said maintain visual. An unknown voice said, Don't shoot, we're on the same side.
Ten miles out I contacted the tower to land. Tower advised the Goodyear blimp transiting the area.
ReplyDeleteI replied, Tally ho, target in sight.
Tower laughed and said maintain visual. An unknown voice said, Don't shoot, we're on the same side.