Author Archives: LighterThanAirSociety

Akron’s Farewell to the Spirit of Innovation, the Last GZ20A Blimp

Posted on August 22, 2015 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Akron Beacon Journal – ohio.com The Spirit of Innovation, the last of Goodyear’s GZ20A blimps, leaves Wednesday (August 26) morning for its new home base in California. This may be the last opportunity to see an “old school” Goodyear … Continue reading →

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Goodyear blimp tandem flights are a farewell tour – Schedule change

Posted on August 20, 2015 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Akron Beacon Journal – ohio.com By Jim Mackinnon Goodyear blimps … When to see the tandem flights (times approximate):  Friday: 2 to 4 p.m. The airships will fly over Goodyear’s headquarters, the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank and Stan Hywet.  Monday: … Continue reading →

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Exploring the USS Macon, a Dirigible Aircraft Carrier

Posted on August 20, 2015 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Nautilus Live – nautiluslive.org The team of E/V Nautilus explores the USS Macon, a US Navy dirigible aircraft carrier that sank off the central California coast in 1935. The team finds parts of the ship as well as the … Continue reading →

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Large tethered aerostat to make regular appearances over Akron Fulton airport

Posted on August 19, 2015 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Akron Beacon Journal – ohio.com By Jim Mackinnon Lockheed Martin will begin flying a large tethered aerostat – a small blimp – over Akron Fulton International Airport next week.

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Goodyear Blimp “Spirit of America” Retires; Transition to High-tech Fleet continues

Posted on August 1, 2015 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. – goodyearblimp.com Carson, Calif.-based GZ-20A Goodyear Blimp “Spirit of America” to retire in August 2015 Twin sister ship “Spirit of Innovation” coming to Los Angeles in September 2015 New fleet build continues, updated … Continue reading →

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