Friday, July 10, 2009

Solar Powered "FLYING CRUISE SHIPS!"


Large rigid airships will become a new form of travel; aerial cruising.
The great zeppelins of the past were able to carry more than 200 passengers and to travel across the globe. Passengers enjoyed unparalleled sightseeing; and living on board the airships was much like being on a marine cruise ship.
However, that was then.
Now, modern high-tech materials, coupled with computer alalysis and design will result in large airships that are much more capable than the great airships of the 1930's. These new airships will be much faster, with speeds that are comparable to some airplanes. New shapes and materials allows the airships to fly in all weather conditions;and computer controled flight gives passengers unequaled safety and comfort.
The "turtle" airship in particular, is ideally suited for aerial touring. Because it is amphibious, passengers can board at a pier just as they do for marine cruise ships. The use of solar power gives the Turtle Airship unlimited range; and offers a way to reduce carbon emissions which may contribute to Global Warming.
Turtle Airships will eventually be offering free airship rides to a select few thousand persons, as the company grows and gains airworthiness certifications from the FAA.
Our purpose in offering free rides will be as like any other business........we'll be looking forward to hearing excited and pleased passengers; and hope that they will share their experience with their friends. Persons interested in Turtle Airships' progress towards these goals are welcome to communicate by email at all times.
turtleairships@hotmail.com

Tuesday, July 07, 2009

NEW WAY TO FLY!! (and, Solar Blimp news)

Imagine flying to Paris on board a giant airship; with a private stateroom and shower! Sleeping in a queen sized bed, with a huge picture window that looks out onto the ocean and countryside just a few hundred feet below. You can open the windows for fresh air...or even talk to people on the ground!


Imagine dining in a fine restaurant in perfect comfort; no more balancing airplane food on your knees. Then, going dancing!


Your airship becomes your air transportation, your hotel, and your tour bus; all rolled up into one package!


Imagine your airship stopping in mid air, and floating silently above some fabulous scenic view below; whales in the ocean, or the mouth of a volcano, or the ruins of some ancient civilization!It's all coming! Learn more about Turtle Airships!





The latest news: a small 72' blimp will become the first Solar Powered airship to cross the English Channel from France.

This is good news..........but, it is a "blimp". As all blimps, it is slow and fragile and cannot perform real work.

Turtle Airships has been focused on creating viable solar powered flight for years; and the "turtle" airship design is extremely more capable than any blimp. The Turtle Airship can be scaled upwards to carry several hundred passengers or several hundred tons of cargo.

The only thing keeping the Turtle Airship grounded, is lack of funding.

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