Flying The Goodyear Blimp

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Key Takeaways:

  • The "Spirit of America" airship, based in Carson, Calif., continues Goodyear's long-standing airship tradition, which began in 1925.
  • The article offers a behind-the-scenes look at a three-hour flight on this historic airship.
  • The flight includes specific maneuvers such as an LAX fly-over, a low pass at Santa Monica Airport, and a night GPS approach, with additional video footage of the SMO pass available.
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The airship—named, “Spirit of America,” and based in Carson, Calif.—continues a Goodyear tradition that began in 1925 with the company’s first helium blimp. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at this historic flying machine during a three-hour flight that includes an LAX fly-over, a low pass at Santa Monica Airport and a night GPS approach.

Also, check out additional video footage by Reuben Miller of the SMO pass:

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