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We visit Goodyear’s Airship Operation facility at Wingfoot Lake in Ohio
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Goodyear’s latest Airship, designed and built by Goodyear and Germany’s ZLT Zeppelin Luftschifftechnik has ye to be named. First fights commenced in April and flight crew training was taking place during our visit.

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Assembly of the new blimp began in March 2013 at Goodyear’s Wingfoot Lake hangar. The body of the airship is made of polyester with an innovative film called Tedlar. This airship is different in construction, appearance, and operation than the current fleet of blimps. The new helium-filled airship is 246 feet long, more than 50 feet longer than the previous blimps. The blimp features a new paint scheme while retaining Goodyear’s logo and traditional blue and yellow branding on a silver envelope.

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The new airship incorporates the latest in on-board avionics and flight control systems. Electronic controls work in conjunction with an on-board computer to regulate engine thrust, up-and-down movement, and right-and-left movement. Tail fin operation will be controlled by a joystick device. In addition, the new airship has a top speed of 73 miles per hour giving the blimp greater range to cover more events.
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The gondola delivers an unparalleled passenger experience with seating for up to 12 passengers. It features larger windows, providing sweeping panoramic views.

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