Primarily for general aviation discussion, but other aviation topics are also welcome.
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By Nomad63
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Aah, I thought it had VTOL capability and used lthe aerodynamic lift componant once under way.
I'll stop now :D
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By joe-fbs
#1557071
Just a small note on operation in IMC, which someone raised a few posts ago. Recently I did a check through airship type certificates. I found eleven. The ones developed by the Cardington team have IFR certification, none of the others do.
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By ianfallon
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Best bet would be for it to feature in the next Austin Powers film with Dr Evil on board I think
By mikeblyth
#1560083
Nearly got lost yesterday :lol: Airlander primary navigation feature . That's not nice but
it had become a visual landmark to look at and show people. Thought there may have been
issues, after the first flights, been tethered for quite some time.
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By joe-fbs
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This afternoon I became the first non-test pilot to fly on the Airlander when I was on board alongside our chief test pilot as flight test engineer. My first flight as a FTE, aged 52 and until about three years ago I never even thought it was an option for me.

Sorry, very un-English to show off but I need to share my excitement.
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By G4UMW
#1572034
I saw you (I mean the Airlander!) from my bedroom window this afternoon.
Congratulations! :clap:
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