There have been a number of attempts to make use of the advantages that dirigibles have over airplanes, but wind shear remains a problem. (Just skip the Hindenburg jokes. We’re talking helium, not hydrogen.)
Stone, cold, sober, I was walking down the street when I looked up and saw a clownfish swishing its tail above me. I quickly realized it was one of those remote-controlled INDOOR toys that had gotten loose. No matter how much it wagged its tail, the onshore breeze carried it up relentlessly into the foothills until it was out of sight.
I remember predictions of flying cars. Maybe helicopters are as close as we have come so far, but I don’t think I will try to fly one….if anyone would let me.
The Reader Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I was more of a jetpack kid myself.
PoodleGroomer almost 3 years ago
Bigger engines and propellers.
blackman2732 almost 3 years ago
Oh, the humanity!
Jeffin Premium Member almost 3 years ago
The ants are my friends, they’re blowin’ in the wind.
kartis almost 3 years ago
“Honey? I’ll be late for dinner, I got blown to Florida.”
Larry Miller Premium Member almost 3 years ago
A physics defying blimp at that.
Out of the Past almost 3 years ago
Maybe not a bad idea.
davanden almost 3 years ago
There have been a number of attempts to make use of the advantages that dirigibles have over airplanes, but wind shear remains a problem. (Just skip the Hindenburg jokes. We’re talking helium, not hydrogen.)
mistercatworks almost 3 years ago
Stone, cold, sober, I was walking down the street when I looked up and saw a clownfish swishing its tail above me. I quickly realized it was one of those remote-controlled INDOOR toys that had gotten loose. No matter how much it wagged its tail, the onshore breeze carried it up relentlessly into the foothills until it was out of sight.
oldlady07 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I remember predictions of flying cars. Maybe helicopters are as close as we have come so far, but I don’t think I will try to fly one….if anyone would let me.
well-i-never almost 3 years ago
He’s not talking posterior, because that’s more of a solution. Wait…that came out wrong.
walstib Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Looks like the end of “Dr Strangelove”.
jhnnywalkr almost 3 years ago
It appears this has the semi-rigid structure of a zeppelin rather than the loose one of a blimp.
raybarb44 almost 3 years ago
Impressive indeed if that could actually hold you airborne….
lmolter almost 3 years ago
Just fart for course corrections. Like retro rockets, but worse.