Comments on: DELAG: The World’s First Airline http://www.airships.net The Graf Zeppelin, Hindenburg, U.S. Navy Airships, and other Dirigibles Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:03:46 +0000 hourly 1 By: Josiah Wagener http://www.airships.net/delag-passenger-zeppelins#comment-39808 Josiah Wagener Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:04:45 +0000 http://www.airships.net/?page_id=1167#comment-39808 There are 2 Zepplins in operation today. One is in Los Angeles and the other in Friederickshaffen, Germany. Both were made by a modern incarnation of the original Zepplin Co. They aren't as big as some of the early ones and they are used essentially for sight seeing cruises around their respective cities or for advertising purposes similar to the Goodyear blimps. Their frames are composits of aluminum and carbon fiber with all kinds of cutting edge modern techologies incorporated. There are 2 Zepplins in operation today. One is in Los Angeles and the other in Friederickshaffen, Germany. Both were made by a modern incarnation of the original Zepplin Co. They aren’t as big as some of the early ones and they are used essentially for sight seeing cruises around their respective cities or for advertising purposes similar to the Goodyear blimps. Their frames are composits of aluminum and carbon fiber with all kinds of cutting edge modern techologies incorporated.

]]> By: Stu http://www.airships.net/delag-passenger-zeppelins#comment-21598 Stu Sat, 02 Jul 2011 01:38:55 +0000 http://www.airships.net/?page_id=1167#comment-21598 Sure, why not? Florida offers flat land with plenty of lakes for mounting floating hangers that can vane in the wind. Florida would make a good place to fly to the Bahamas to the East, and the Gulf to the West. Such flights could be had in 48 hour lengths with mid-sized ships that would allow for comfort and convenience to the passengers (i.e. enough water for showers, toilets, etc.). Anything longer that that would require a larger ship with far more lifting capability. The weather in that area is fairly even and aside from hurricanes, most of the operations of an airship can be held in Florida. It is possible that service along the Eastern seaboard of America from New England to Florida, or points beyond in the Caribbean could occur. All there needs to make this happen is investors who want to see these ships grace the skies again. Sure, why not? Florida offers flat land with plenty of lakes for mounting floating hangers that can vane in the wind. Florida would make a good place to fly to the Bahamas to the East, and the Gulf to the West. Such flights could be had in 48 hour lengths with mid-sized ships that would allow for comfort and convenience to the passengers (i.e. enough water for showers, toilets, etc.). Anything longer that that would require a larger ship with far more lifting capability. The weather in that area is fairly even and aside from hurricanes, most of the operations of an airship can be held in Florida.
It is possible that service along the Eastern seaboard of America from New England to Florida, or points beyond in the Caribbean could occur. All there needs to make this happen is investors who want to see these ships grace the skies again.

]]> By: Karen http://www.airships.net/delag-passenger-zeppelins#comment-12974 Karen Sun, 06 Feb 2011 23:17:22 +0000 http://www.airships.net/?page_id=1167#comment-12974 I can imagine airships taking their place as vacation or luxury cruises in a lot of places. Think about floating over the Grand Canyon, for instance. I took one of those helicopter flights and I'd sure sign up for an airship flight if I could afford it! I can imagine airships taking their place as vacation or luxury cruises in a lot of places. Think about floating over the Grand Canyon, for instance. I took one of those helicopter flights and I’d sure sign up for an airship flight if I could afford it!

]]> By: Keith http://www.airships.net/delag-passenger-zeppelins#comment-10335 Keith Wed, 22 Dec 2010 22:01:39 +0000 http://www.airships.net/?page_id=1167#comment-10335 I'm interested in the idea of a ship like Bodensee/Nordstern for trips across the Gulf Coast. New Orleans, Mobile, and Pensacola, for example. Any thoughts? I’m interested in the idea of a ship like Bodensee/Nordstern for trips across the Gulf Coast. New Orleans, Mobile, and Pensacola, for example. Any thoughts?

]]> By: Logan http://www.airships.net/delag-passenger-zeppelins#comment-7765 Logan Sun, 31 Oct 2010 17:49:26 +0000 http://www.airships.net/?page_id=1167#comment-7765 Yes it would be possible to make a largely advanced Zeppelin's or even a smaller non-rigged air ship by making the following changes. 1. carbon fiber on certain areas of ship 2. using jet power 3. having computer flight controls 4. better material on the balloons to hold the helium 5. use air planes or helicopters like on the Macon and Akron air ships to leave saving money on docking stations and not having to slow down 6. selling first class inside The only problem's is with this is the cost of building the facilities to make them and land them. Also the fact that every one would not trust them because of the Hindenburg EVEN THOUGHT they would be a hundred times as safe as that and be far better planed with 74 years of technological advancement. You might as well try to make a shipping company with a ship called titanic. Yes it would be possible to make a largely advanced Zeppelin’s or even a smaller non-rigged air ship by making the following changes.
1. carbon fiber on certain areas of ship
2. using jet power
3. having computer flight controls
4. better material on the balloons to hold the helium
5. use air planes or helicopters like on the Macon and Akron air ships to leave saving money on docking stations and not having to slow down
6. selling first class inside

The only problem’s is with this is the cost of building the facilities to make them and land them. Also the fact that every one would not trust them because of the Hindenburg EVEN THOUGHT they would be a hundred times as safe as that and be far better planed with 74 years of technological advancement. You might as well try to make a shipping company with a ship called titanic.

]]> By: Salim http://www.airships.net/delag-passenger-zeppelins#comment-6898 Salim Sat, 25 Sep 2010 10:33:23 +0000 http://www.airships.net/?page_id=1167#comment-6898 Very thorough and indepth. Good job brotha. However reading this reminded me of the show Fringe, where in an alternate universe Airships are still a means of mass transportation. I guess the Hindenburg just gave it too much of a bad rep. =/ Very thorough and indepth. Good job brotha. However reading this reminded me of the show Fringe, where in an alternate universe Airships are still a means of mass transportation. I guess the Hindenburg just gave it too much of a bad rep. =/

]]> By: Jason Wallace http://www.airships.net/delag-passenger-zeppelins#comment-6422 Jason Wallace Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:01:31 +0000 http://www.airships.net/?page_id=1167#comment-6422 Dear Dan and nick H This sounds like a very good idea as hydrogen is one of if not the most abundant lifting gas known to man if such a thing could be used in modern Zeppelins for passenger transport between the continents and cities through out europe and all over the world it would be like nick said safety and effeciencey all in one what would the possibility of that ?? and as for the tests on the hindenburg with this concept i knew nothing of it how did it work and what was the result if either of you could tell me i would be much obliged cheers yuors sincerely Jason Wallace Dear Dan and nick H
This sounds like a very good idea as hydrogen is one of if not the most abundant lifting gas known to man if such a thing could be used in modern Zeppelins for passenger transport between the continents and cities through out europe and all over the world it would be like nick said safety and effeciencey all in one what would the possibility of that ?? and as for the tests on the hindenburg with this concept i knew nothing of it how did it work and what was the result if either of you could tell me i would be much obliged
cheers
yuors sincerely Jason Wallace

]]> By: Jason Wallace http://www.airships.net/delag-passenger-zeppelins#comment-6421 Jason Wallace Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:52:57 +0000 http://www.airships.net/?page_id=1167#comment-6421 Dear Nathan how do you know this ? if so i would be delighted to know more about it cheers yours sincerely Jason Wallace Dear Nathan
how do you know this ? if so i would be delighted to know more about it

cheers

yours sincerely Jason Wallace

]]> By: john mcdevitt http://www.airships.net/delag-passenger-zeppelins#comment-6190 john mcdevitt Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:14:12 +0000 http://www.airships.net/?page_id=1167#comment-6190 p.s. Previous post I meant to say LZ 8. LZ 8 was the crash that taught Hugo Eckener to be more cautious about wind conditions. With the right conditions, a Zepplin actually the ideal vehicle for sight seeing. If the Antena that juts off the top of the Empire state building could be moved somehow. The mooring mast below could be used for what it was designed to do. Talk about a fantastic arrival. Can you imagine passing customs on the 100th floor of the iconic skyscraper. Now thats an arrival. p.s. Previous post I meant to say LZ 8. LZ 8 was the crash that taught Hugo Eckener to be more cautious about wind conditions. With the right conditions, a Zepplin actually the ideal vehicle for sight seeing. If the Antena that juts off the top of the Empire state building could be moved somehow. The mooring mast below could be used for what it was designed to do. Talk about a fantastic arrival. Can you imagine passing customs on the 100th floor of the iconic skyscraper. Now thats an arrival.

]]> By: john mcdevitt http://www.airships.net/delag-passenger-zeppelins#comment-6188 john mcdevitt Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:05:16 +0000 http://www.airships.net/?page_id=1167#comment-6188 Beside its horrific crash the Hindenburg accident is most likely the singular most massive public relations catastrophe of all time. The Zepplin's demise was assured on that fiery field in New Jersey. After 1936 no one wanted to fly in a Zep. But there is a lesson in Hugo Eckeners intense caution after the L Z crash. He had felt pressure from passengers to fly that day which he gave in to resulting in a total loss. Life flight helecopters have a methodology that dirigibles should co-opt. Weather conditions play no factor in a helicopter pilots decision to fly. A truly objective 2nd source makes the decision unrelated to type of accident or severity. In this way a pilot does not get influenced to fly in bad conditions to say save a child or making a rash decision. An independent agency etc. could be objective and not influenced by profit or upset sight seers that a Zepplin operator might cave into. And with a better safety record the dirigible industry as a whole would benefit. Beside its horrific crash the Hindenburg accident is most likely the singular most massive public relations catastrophe of all time. The Zepplin’s demise was assured on that fiery field in New Jersey. After 1936 no one wanted to fly in a Zep. But there is a lesson in Hugo Eckeners intense caution after the L Z crash. He had felt pressure from passengers to fly that day which he gave in to resulting in a total loss. Life flight helecopters have a methodology that dirigibles should co-opt. Weather conditions play no factor in a helicopter pilots decision to fly. A truly objective 2nd source makes the decision unrelated to type of accident or severity. In this way a pilot does not get influenced to fly in bad conditions to say save a child or making a rash decision. An independent agency etc. could be objective and not influenced by profit or upset sight seers that a Zepplin operator might cave into. And with a better safety record the dirigible industry as a whole would benefit.

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