Germans making Zeppelins - Getting nervous

Wow built in Hamburg? I'd figure any new Zeppelins would be built in Ludwigshafen.
 
At $495 for a one hour ride I can't imagine bookings fro flights will be a long term problem.

Sure would like to see it docked while driving by Moffet though.
 
Geico266 said:
"Oh, The Humanity!"
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Don't you mean "the huge manatee!"?

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roflmao teller.

been a few months since i looked at that. gets me every time
 
Just sayin.......
 

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RMCN172RG said:
At $495 for a one hour ride I can't imagine bookings fro flights will be a long term problem.

Sure would like to see it docked while driving by Moffet though.
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Are you kidding? I'd pay it. I stumbled across the Aluminum Overcast when I was coming home from Hilton Head almost 3 years ago - dropped 425 on the spot, no questions asked, for a chance to go for a ride in it.
 
Just sayin.....
 

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vontresc said:
Wow built in Hamburg? I'd figure any new Zeppelins would be built in Ludwigshafen.
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Shouldn't that read frederickshafen?
FWIW I toured the fantastic zepplin museum when I was over there this summer, and had a great time.
I tried to take a ride in the Zepplin but it was waaay too expensive for a half hour of fun.
 
woodstock said:
Are you kidding? I'd pay it. I stumbled across the Aluminum Overcast when I was coming home from Hilton Head almost 3 years ago - dropped 425 on the spot, no questions asked, for a chance to go for a ride in it.
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I was thinking the same thing. I have a meeting next year out in the bay area and am hoping they are still in business so I can go fly in it!
 
nddons said:
I wonder if John and Martha have a zeppelin rating. :dunno:
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Martha does:

Airmen Database Search Result


Name : KING, MARTHA ROCKWOOD
Airman's Address : 3840 CALLE FORTUNADA
SAN DIEGO, CA, 92123-1825
FAA Region : Western/Pacific
Date of Medical : Nov, 2007
Class of Medical : 3
Expiration of Class 3 : Nov, 2009
Airman Certificates : Airline Transport Pilot
Airplane Single and Multi Engine Land and Sea
Rotorcraft Helicopter
Commercial Pilot Privileges only
Rotorcraft Gyroplane
Glider
Lighter-Than-Air Airship
Lighter-Than-Air Free Balloon
Sport Pilot Privileges only
Flight Instructor (exp: 30-Apr-2010)
Airplane Single and Multi Engine
Rotorcraft
Instrument Airplane and Rotorcraft
Glider
Rotorcraft Gyroplane
Ground Instructor
Advanced
Instrument

John too:

Name : KING, JOHN VINCENT
Airman's Address : 3840 CALLE FORTUNADA
SAN DIEGO, CA, 92123-1825
FAA Region : Western/Pacific
Date of Medical : Nov, 2007
Class of Medical : 3
Expiration of Class 3 : Nov, 2009
Airman Certificates : Airline Transport Pilot
Airplane Single and Multi Engine Land and Sea
Rotorcraft Helicopter
Commercial Pilot Privileges only
Rotorcraft Gyroplane
Glider
Lighter-Than-Air Airship
Lighter-Than-Air Free Balloon
Sport Pilot Privileges only
Flight Instructor (exp: 30-Apr-2010)
Airplane Single and Multi Engine
Rotorcraft
Instrument Airplane and Rotorcraft
Glider
Rotorcraft Gyroplane
Ground Instructor
Advanced
Instrument
 
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lancefisher said:
Martha does:

Airmen Database Search Result


Name : KING, MARTHA ROCKWOOD
Airman's Address : 3840 CALLE FORTUNADA
SAN DIEGO, CA, 92123-1825
FAA Region : Western/Pacific
Date of Medical : Nov, 2007
Class of Medical : 3
Expiration of Class 3 : Nov, 2009
Airman Certificates : Airline Transport Pilot
Airplane Single and Multi Engine Land and Sea
Rotorcraft Helicopter
Commercial Pilot Privileges only
Rotorcraft Gyroplane
Glider
Lighter-Than-Air Airship
Lighter-Than-Air Free Balloon
Sport Pilot Privileges only
Flight Instructor (exp: 30-Apr-2010)
Airplane Single and Multi Engine
Rotorcraft
Instrument Airplane and Rotorcraft
Glider
Rotorcraft Gyroplane
Ground Instructor
Advanced
Instrument

John too:

Name : KING, JOHN VINCENT
Airman's Address : 3840 CALLE FORTUNADA
SAN DIEGO, CA, 92123-1825
FAA Region : Western/Pacific
Date of Medical : Nov, 2007
Class of Medical : 3
Expiration of Class 3 : Nov, 2009
Airman Certificates : Airline Transport Pilot
Airplane Single and Multi Engine Land and Sea
Rotorcraft Helicopter
Commercial Pilot Privileges only
Rotorcraft Gyroplane
Glider
Lighter-Than-Air Airship
Lighter-Than-Air Free Balloon
Sport Pilot Privileges only
Flight Instructor (exp: 30-Apr-2010)
Airplane Single and Multi Engine
Rotorcraft
Instrument Airplane and Rotorcraft
Glider
Rotorcraft Gyroplane
Ground Instructor
Advanced
Instrument
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Damn! They DO have every possible rating! Truth in advertising for the Kings. :cheerswine:

Great research, Lance.
 
woodstock said:
Are you kidding? I'd pay it. I stumbled across the Aluminum Overcast when I was coming home from Hilton Head almost 3 years ago - dropped 425 on the spot, no questions asked, for a chance to go for a ride in it.
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Well, when you buy your airplane, and realize that $425 will give you X number of hours flying it, you may think differently. I'd love to fly in a B-17, though, more than a Zeppelin.
 
Anthony said:
Well, when you buy your airplane, and realize that $425 will give you X number of hours flying it, you may think differently. I'd love to fly in a B-17, though, more than a Zeppelin.
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I saw it as a once in a lifetime chance - who knows when I'd stumble across it again.

I did however find out subsequently that were I an EAA member it would have been 300-something. I'm surprised they didn't offer to let me join on the spot - if I'm going to pay it anyway I may as well be a member.
 
lancefisher said:
Martha does:

Airmen Database Search Result


Name : KING, MARTHA ROCKWOOD
Airman's Address : 3840 CALLE FORTUNADA
SAN DIEGO, CA, 92123-1825
FAA Region : Western/Pacific
Date of Medical : Nov, 2007
Class of Medical : 3
Expiration of Class 3 : Nov, 2009
Airman Certificates : Airline Transport Pilot
Airplane Single and Multi Engine Land and Sea
Rotorcraft Helicopter
Commercial Pilot Privileges only
Rotorcraft Gyroplane
Glider
Lighter-Than-Air Airship
Lighter-Than-Air Free Balloon
Sport Pilot Privileges only
Flight Instructor (exp: 30-Apr-2010)
Airplane Single and Multi Engine
Rotorcraft
Instrument Airplane and Rotorcraft
Glider
Rotorcraft Gyroplane
Ground Instructor
Advanced
Instrument

John too:

Name : KING, JOHN VINCENT
Airman's Address : 3840 CALLE FORTUNADA
SAN DIEGO, CA, 92123-1825
FAA Region : Western/Pacific
Date of Medical : Nov, 2007
Class of Medical : 3
Expiration of Class 3 : Nov, 2009
Airman Certificates : Airline Transport Pilot
Airplane Single and Multi Engine Land and Sea
Rotorcraft Helicopter
Commercial Pilot Privileges only
Rotorcraft Gyroplane
Glider
Lighter-Than-Air Airship
Lighter-Than-Air Free Balloon
Sport Pilot Privileges only
Flight Instructor (exp: 30-Apr-2010)
Airplane Single and Multi Engine
Rotorcraft
Instrument Airplane and Rotorcraft
Glider
Rotorcraft Gyroplane
Ground Instructor
Advanced
Instrument
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Must be a real bear to stay current in all that stuff!!! :eek:
 
woodstock said:
if I'm going to pay it anyway I may as well be a member.
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Plus it lets you go to Osh Kosh for less money, which is well worth the EAA membership by itself.
 
woodstock said:
I saw it as a once in a lifetime chance - who knows when I'd stumble across it again.

I did however find out subsequently that were I an EAA member it would have been 300-something. I'm surprised they didn't offer to let me join on the spot - if I'm going to pay it anyway I may as well be a member.
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If you are not a member of AOPA, the EAA is as practical to join, maybe more so as you pointed out. The B17 is always on tour April thru November as is the Ford Trimotor. They do have a terrific museum. They have all the member discount stuff also. Their current partnership program includes FORD and John Deere. And let's not forget the Young Eagles program.
All in all, well worth it.
 
I need a reason for a trip to SanFran. It would be great fun to take a trip on the Zeppelin. The article I read said there are two more due. One will be based in NY, the other in FLA. 2009 was the due date.
Maybe I can wait.
 
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