Over the Memorial Day Weekend, May 20-26, the Zeppelin will be flying a limited number of flights from Long Beach airport.
The last time a Zeppelin came to L.A. was in 1929
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Quote from: Midnight Mover on May 18, 2009, 09:47:37 PM
Over the Memorial Day Weekend, May 20-26, the Zeppelin will be flying a limited number of flights from Long Beach airport.
The last time a Zeppelin came to L.A. was in 1929
http://www.airshipventures.com
*gasps at the price* Man that's too much for me right now.
Hey people, my b-day is coming up. <angel> ;)
Quote from: Josh on May 19, 2009, 06:09:04 AM
*gasps at the price* Man that's too much for me right now.
Hey people, my b-day is coming up. <angel> ;)
When is it? Don't see it on the calendar? Big 21st?
Ok so it's not that soon... Aug 11. >:D
Wait, they are going to be at Long Beach over the Memorial Day weekend, right? I see it on their schedule.
Quote from: GTagami on May 19, 2009, 12:14:32 PM
Wait, they are going to be at Long Beach over the Memorial Day weekend, right? I see it on their schedule.
Yes Aug 11 is Josh's B-day. Our bad!!
I will be headed to San Diego that Thursday will try and get some shots <angel>
Quote from: Midnight Mover on May 19, 2009, 06:51:18 PM
I will be headed to San Diego that Thursday will try and get some shots <angel>
How long are you going to be in SD?
Quote from: rander on May 19, 2009, 07:15:16 PM
How long are you going to be in SD?
About 3 days, step son is graduating SDSU :D
Quote from: Josh on May 19, 2009, 11:25:37 AM
Ok so it's not that soon... Aug 11. >:D
LOL! <laughing>
ILL BE OUT THERE ON SAT OR SUNDAY ID LIKE TO GRAB A FEW SHOTS OF THAT..
I saw it earlier today over by LAX around 4:10-4:15pm... <blimp> with Channel 7 following... <heli>
Quote from: Fernando Sedeno on May 20, 2009, 06:47:19 PM
I saw it earlier today over by LAX around 4:10-4:15pm... <blimp> with Channel 7 following... <heli>
Cool, thanks for the heads up. I will be looking for her tomorrow 8)
My friend will be on the 2:20 PM flight Sun.
Just in case anyone will be taking photos ;)
The tours are supposed to go around or over the pennisula.
Kevin
aero-engineer
Here is the site to track the Zeppelin on the various flights:
http://www.airshipventures.com/tracking.php
Kevin
aero-engineer
Quote from: Midnight Mover on May 20, 2009, 09:20:44 PM
Cool, thanks for the heads up. I will be looking for her tomorrow 8)
You got it.. ;)
A few from yesterday. The final one shows the company's owner, Brian Hall, enjoying the view.
They surprised me by giving a flight that went up before the regular schedule as the regular flights were booked solid.
Great pics, Jim, must have been quite a ride!!
Thanks! I've gone up in the Goodyear Columbia and the blimp and Zeppelin are two different animals.
Since the blimp is an envelope with gas, the engines are connected to the gondola. Sound is similar to being on board a copter. Also, take off is usually at a high angle of attack which raises a little concern until you remember that you're in a blimp and not a fixed wing.
The Zeppelin's framework for the envelope allows the engines to be mounted onto that structure and eliminates most of the noise and also any vibration.
The engines swivel 120 degrees so the huge craft can take off vertically and even back up on its own.
The sensation if very smooth and you can see the outstanding visibility in the gondola. Occasionally, there was only the slightest rolling motion such as being on a large boat on a lake. Also, it was very easy to get up and walk around. :)
Quote from: gfydad on May 24, 2009, 10:34:45 AM
Thanks! I've gone up in the Goodyear Columbia and the blimp and Zeppelin are two different animals.
Since the blimp is an envelope with gas, the engines are connected to the gondola. Sound is similar to being on board a copter. Also, take off is usually at a high angle of attack which raises a little concern until you remember that you're in a blimp and not a fixed wing.
The Zeppelin's framework for the envelope allows the engines to be mounted onto that structure and eliminates most of the noise and also any vibration.
The engines swivel 120 degrees so the huge craft can take off vertically and even back up on its own.
The sensation if very smooth and you can see the outstanding visibility in the gondola. Occasionally, there was only the slightest rolling motion such as being on a large boat on a lake. Also, it was very easy to get up and walk around. :)
Hey Jim,
Great shots. Are they allowing people to take photos while the Zeppelin is on the ground like they did with the Collings birds? Which way do they depart? I'm trying to figure out if it's worth it to go down there to get some shots.
Nice Pics Jim <thumbsup>
After being inspired by Jim's shots I headed down to see what I could see.
If you go, each flight is about an hour. The Zep passes by the east side of Signal Hill on it's way out and on the way back in so you can get some great shots from Panorama Promenade Park. If you want to get it on the ground, take Wardlow from Cherry all the way to the end. Park on the right. There is a wooden guard rail you can stand on to shoot over the fence. The turn-around is pretty quick in between flights. I would say no more than 10 minutes so you will probably have to shoot a couple of flights in order to get it from different locations. I tried to head down from Signal Hill after it passed to get it on the ground but it was already on it's way out before I could get there. If you don't get it this time, it will be back in July.
I got to see her on the way back from San Diego around 6:16 PM today (no pix, too far away) Great shots everyone ;)
Great shots Glen!! <thumbup> <thumbup>
GOOD PICS GLEN <thumbsup> <thumbsup>
Those are sweet Glen!
I was shooting (before even knowing they'd be taking me up) from the Air Flite parking lot and, even though I had my credentials and their visitors sticker, was denied from that location by Air Flite personnel. I couldn't blame them, though as they were following their guidelines.
Good chance for you guys to get more shots tomorrow as they are booked solid for fights. <thumbsup>
I'd go back in a heartbeat, but have to save gas $$ for Madera.
Good looking shots, Jim & Glen. ;) <thumbsup> <thumbsup>
I get A monthly newsletter from www.airshipventures.com and The Zeppelin "Eureka" will return to the Los Angeles area on July 1st and return to Moffet Field July 8th. They are offering rides from Moffet Field to Los Angeles for a fee. Contact http://www.airshipventures.com/tours-los_angeles.php for more info.
Eureka returns to LA to celebrate July 4th with the stars. Fly with us from Moffett Field to Los Angeles July 1st for the ultimate tour down the California Coast, or return home with us July 8th. Join us on the evening Fireworks flight on July 4th. Limited seats available.
Eureka returns to LA to celebrate July 4th with the stars. Fly with us from Moffett Field to Los Angeles July 1st for the ultimate tour down the California Coast, or return home with us July 8th. Join us on the evening Fireworks flight on July 4th. Limited seats available.
Dates (weather permitting)
Moffett Field to Long Beach - July 1st
Long Beach to Moffett Field - July 8th
http://www.airshipventures.com/tours-promos.php
Skydivers drop in over the Queen Mary July 2 on Thursday
On Thursday, July 2 at approximately 11:00 am, the Airship Ventures Eureka will make a special flight over the Queen Mary. Hovering at 3000 ft above Events Park, former Navy SEAL Leapfrog parachutist Geoff Reeves and his team will make an historic Para drop from the airship, landing precisely in a specially designated drop zone.
The skydivers and the zeppelin will be given a special welcome to Long Beach, with nautical flags on the ship spelling out the word "Eureka."
The public is invited to view this special jump at the Queen Mary Events Park, 1126 Queen's Highway, Long Beach (at the end of the 710 freeway at the corner of Harbor and Queen's Way).
This special event kicks off Eureka's second excursion to L.A. from its home base in the Bay Area ;D
http://www.everythinglongbeach.com/skydivers-drop-in-over-the-queen-mary-july-2-on-thursday/
T minus 45 mins to drop zone. Who's going? Fernando saw it fly over SMO yesterday.
Quote from: phantomphan1974 on July 02, 2009, 10:16:25 AM
T minus 45 mins to drop zone. Who's going? Fernando saw it fly over SMO yesterday.
Got it, will post later ;D
Quote from: phantomphan1974 on July 02, 2009, 10:16:25 AM
T minus 45 mins to drop zone. Who's going? Fernando saw it fly over SMO yesterday.
Yep I did... here are some shots I took yesterday while eating dinner at SMO.
Quote from: Midnight Mover on July 02, 2009, 12:00:47 PM
Got it, will post later ;D
Hah!! Beat you to it! :P
It's too bad that we were not able to see him jump out of the blimp. The darn thing just hovered over us for about 10 minutes, and all of the sudden we saw the parachuter in the air. <bleep>
Oh well...
I loke those pics of that fire boat or what ever its called..
Still working on mine ???
Quote from: Midnight Mover on August 07, 2009, 12:04:03 PM
Still working on mine ???
Dang buddy, you better get to it!! <whip>
For those in the Los Angeles area. THe Zepplin Airship Eureka will be back in the L.A. area November 19-24 flying from the Long Beach Airport.
See the link:
http://www.airshipventures.com/tours-los_angeles.php