Author Archives: LighterThanAirSociety

World Air Games in Dubai Include Hot Air Airship Competition

Posted on December 9, 2015 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: FAI – World Air Sports Federation Castles of the sky: early morning airship racing in Dubai By Ed Ewing

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The Physics of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons

Posted on November 29, 2015 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Wired – wired.com By Rhett Allain Have you ever seen a child with a balloon? It’s fun to watch. Kids pay attention to the world around them: They know that when you let go of something, it falls. Balloons … Continue reading →

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Fyodor Konyukhov to Circle Earth in Balloon in New Record Attempt

Posted on November 22, 2015 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Russia Beyond the Headlines – rbth.com By Oleg Krasnov Russian traveler announces attempt to break time set by Steve Fossett in 2002.

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Visitors Can Glimpse Goodyear Blimp Under Construction During 2015 Toy Drive

Posted on November 18, 2015 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Akron Beacon Journal The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve will team up again this year for their fifth donation drive for the Toys for Tots Foundation.

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Lockheed Martin Hybrid Airship Certification Plan for Commercial Transport Approved by the FAA

Posted on November 17, 2015 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Lockheed Martin – lockheedmartin.com The Federal Aviation Administration (Seattle Aircraft Certification Office) recently approved Lockheed Martin’s project specific certification plan for the Hybrid Airship.

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