
Blimp bits
This morning I was able to tour Wingfoot One, the Goodyear Blimp, stationed out of the Pompano Beach Airfield. The size is massive and the photos will not do it justice. But here are some interesting facts I learned about the blimp. It’s max speed is 90 mph, but rarely sees that. It averages around 40 mph. There is no special course or flying school to learn how to fly the blimp. Rather, you must have a resume of flying various types of aircraft. There’s a crew of 25 that travel with the blimp. So when the blimp is overheard, … Continue reading Blimp bits