Let me fly away in a ship!
January 25, 2007 4:07 AM Subscribe
Where does one go to buy an airship?
Once I have reached the level of wealth of a Bill Gates or a Google co-founder, I'd like to buy an airship. Could anyone shed light on where exactly I can buy one and what sort of price range I should expect to pay?
I know this may seem slightly extravagant, but I'd just like to know. I don't see any listed on eBay or Craigslist.
Once I have reached the level of wealth of a Bill Gates or a Google co-founder, I'd like to buy an airship. Could anyone shed light on where exactly I can buy one and what sort of price range I should expect to pay?
I know this may seem slightly extravagant, but I'd just like to know. I don't see any listed on eBay or Craigslist.
Wow.. Great question. But so easily googlable.
How many people do you need to carry? The Lindstrand HS110 looks like fun if you want a 2-seater.
posted by Leon at 4:25 AM on January 25, 2007
How many people do you need to carry? The Lindstrand HS110 looks like fun if you want a 2-seater.
posted by Leon at 4:25 AM on January 25, 2007
Zeppelin Luftschifftechnik GmbH, and around € 7,000,000.
(Note; I do not speak from personal experience. The closest I’ve been to a Zeppelin was passing through Friedrichshafen airport, twice. But still, owning an actual Zeppelin? How awesome would that be?)
posted by Aidan Kehoe at 5:32 AM on January 25, 2007
(Note; I do not speak from personal experience. The closest I’ve been to a Zeppelin was passing through Friedrichshafen airport, twice. But still, owning an actual Zeppelin? How awesome would that be?)
posted by Aidan Kehoe at 5:32 AM on January 25, 2007
It looks like the majority lighter-than-air craft that are commercially available are hot air balloons and blimps; if you are looking for something semi-rigid, it look like the original Zeppelin is still your best bet. They do have a sales dept. listed on their website.
posted by TedW at 5:38 AM on January 25, 2007
posted by TedW at 5:38 AM on January 25, 2007
You might try looking in the DuPont Registry. Their website kinda sucks, but the magazine is fabulous for all of your luxury transportation needs.
posted by stovenator at 6:23 AM on January 25, 2007
posted by stovenator at 6:23 AM on January 25, 2007
You might be better off investing in something else. The world's supply of helium is finite; though it won't entirely vanish right away, there's greater need for the element in the industrial sector.
posted by Smart Dalek at 6:24 AM on January 25, 2007
posted by Smart Dalek at 6:24 AM on January 25, 2007
Wow, the first question on Mefi that I tagged that wasn't mine! This is a question I would've found myself asking when I reached astronomical income levels. However, if you're like me, you're not going to find what you're looking for. They just don't make Hindenburgs anymore. :) But, we can both always hope!
robocop, just brilliant.
posted by Spoonman at 6:27 AM on January 25, 2007
robocop, just brilliant.
posted by Spoonman at 6:27 AM on January 25, 2007
Moller Skycar!
http://www.moller.com/
Pricing info
Looks a bit like a mechanized Calder sculpture, but come on now, flying car!
posted by zackola at 7:56 AM on January 25, 2007
http://www.moller.com/
Pricing info
Looks a bit like a mechanized Calder sculpture, but come on now, flying car!
posted by zackola at 7:56 AM on January 25, 2007
A luxe jet? What's the hurry?
A Zeppelin is proof you're rich enough to bend everyone else's time.
posted by notyou at 9:08 AM on January 25, 2007 [1 favorite]
A Zeppelin is proof you're rich enough to bend everyone else's time.
posted by notyou at 9:08 AM on January 25, 2007 [1 favorite]
I've looked into it in the past, and know the answer, but that's already been posted, so I'll give you the real answer:
Once you have reached the level of wealth of a Bill Gates or a Google co-founder, you describe to your aides what kind of airship you would like, and they come back with photos and details for a purchase for you to evaluate and sign off on. Then a later on, your new blimp arrives at your private airfield.
You... you do have a private airfield, right?
:-)
posted by -harlequin- at 2:17 PM on January 25, 2007
Once you have reached the level of wealth of a Bill Gates or a Google co-founder, you describe to your aides what kind of airship you would like, and they come back with photos and details for a purchase for you to evaluate and sign off on. Then a later on, your new blimp arrives at your private airfield.
You... you do have a private airfield, right?
:-)
posted by -harlequin- at 2:17 PM on January 25, 2007
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posted by EndsOfInvention at 4:19 AM on January 25, 2007