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The Goodyear Blimp
Age Range: 9 and up (younger children may enjoy aspects of this interactive virtual tour with parental guidance)
Most of you have seen photographs of the Goodyear Blimp flying over the crowd at a major sporting event. Some of you may have even seen the Goodyear Blimp as it travels through the skies overhead. Since 1925 it has been the giant airborn icon of the world’s largest tire and rubber company. Did you ever wonder what it would be like to get a close-up view of the Goodyear Blimp? Well, now you can! At this website you can learn all about the history, technology, and business of the Goodyear Blimps through an amazing in-depth virtual tour.
When you get to the site, you’ll land on the “Interactive Tour” page. You’ll see a video screen and below it is the interactive menu you’ll reference to take the tour of the airship that includes:
- Anatomy – Explore the science and technology that comprise all of the components that make up the blimp.
- Controls – Check out the inside of the gondola where the crew and passengers ride. See the control panels that guide the ship through the skies.
- Electronic Sign – Explore a timeline of the electronic technology utilized to flash promotional messages from the ship.
- TV Camera – The Blimp is known for providing a “view from above” at sporting events. Find out how they do it.
- Flight Scenario – From launch to landing discover the science behind a dirigible flight.
- Building A Blimp – Take a photographic tour of the manufacturing process from blueprint to blimp.
- Personnel and Equipment – Meet the crew of the Goodyear zeppelin, and check out some equipment.
After taking this tour, use the menu at the top of the page to explore the amazing history of the blimp. The FAQs will answer your questions about the military use of blimps, what happened to the most famous airship of all – the Hindenburg, and more.
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