McBeth 0 #1 July 12, 2007 On the way to drop my roomie off at the airport today, we saw the Good Year Blimp and couldn't help but dream about riding in it. How do you think I can get a ride on it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,171 #2 July 12, 2007 I rode on it once, when it was stationed in Houston. A friend of mine worked for a company that Goodyear was trying to do business with, and it was one of those perks they used to curry favor with the desired customer. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #3 July 12, 2007 Never have myself, but i've always wondered what it would be like. Call Goodyear corporate and ask them how to get a ride. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 643 #4 July 12, 2007 Quote Never have myself, but i've always wondered what it would be like. Call Goodyear corporate and ask them how to get a ride JUMP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #5 July 12, 2007 I want to jump out of a blimp. Now THAT would be cool... Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 643 #6 July 12, 2007 Vinny! How's the tequ....umm...how are the mojit.....errrr how YOU doin over there??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos340 1 #7 July 12, 2007 QuoteHow do you think I can get a ride on it? http://www.goodyearblimp.com/faqs/faqs_flying.html QuoteHow can I get a ride on the Goodyear Blimp? Rides on the Goodyear blimps are available at the invitation of the company only. Most of the lucky riders are Goodyear customers, winners of local charity auctions, local dignitaries, or members of the press. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #8 July 12, 2007 invitees only i suppose.. hard to think of a jump for me, from 1000-1500ft agl..“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #9 July 12, 2007 Ride in a hot air balloon instead. At least they typically serve alcohol. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McBeth 0 #10 July 12, 2007 QuoteQuoteHow do you think I can get a ride on it? http://www.goodyearblimp.com/faqs/faqs_flying.html QuoteHow can I get a ride on the Goodyear Blimp? Rides on the Goodyear blimps are available at the invitation of the company only. Most of the lucky riders are Goodyear customers, winners of local charity auctions, local dignitaries, or members of the press. Maybe I could use my boobies to win a ride. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McBeth 0 #11 July 12, 2007 So was it as cool as I think it would be??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,171 #12 July 12, 2007 It was pretty cool. We heard all about how they used to do stuff like tow water-skiiers in the 60's. I spent a fair portion of the time figuring out if it was jumpable (of course it was, but this WAS about 1980). There's a constant quiet motor sound from the propeller or whatever, and the compartment was reasonably comfortable. Windows basically the whole top half of the passenger compartment. We spent about 1/2 hour or a little more once we got to altitude cruising over north Houston. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #13 July 12, 2007 was it? with your boobs, you must of won the whole fuckin' blimp, didnt ya'!?“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivelynn 1 #14 July 12, 2007 I got to fly the Goodyear Blimp! I lucked into a ride by being in the right place at the right time. (I work at an airport.) I asked the pilot if I could fly, he asked the other passengers if they minded, and then we all took turns. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #15 July 12, 2007 I did. It was fun. The take off and landing are intense. The ride is very slow, but cool cuz you can check out everything - it's also a bit load. Good fun. g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McBeth 0 #16 July 12, 2007 Quote I did. It was fun. The take off and landing are intense. The ride is very slow, but cool cuz you can check out everything - it's also a bit load. Good fun. g Can you get to ride one again... and bring me along??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #17 July 12, 2007 Maybe. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonRose 0 #18 July 12, 2007 Blimp would make the best jump platform!!!! Some day I will have the best staff in the world!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McBeth 0 #19 July 12, 2007 Quote Blimp would make the best jump platform!!!! Might even get me to jump with you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2fat2fly 0 #20 July 13, 2007 Can you get to ride one again... and bring me along??? I'll be hanging out with the Goodyear guys in a couple of weeks-you could flash me. It wouldn't get you a ride, but it'd improve my day I am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #21 July 13, 2007 That was back when I had my Toyota connections.... He's no longer aloud to speak to me. g "Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2fat2fly 0 #22 July 13, 2007 Quote That was back when I had my Toyota connections.... He's no longer aloud to speak to me. g can he speak to you quietly?I am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #23 July 13, 2007 That's no way to talk about my ex-girlfriend..... but in that sense, yes, I supose I have ridden in a blimp (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #24 July 13, 2007 Quote Quote That was back when I had my Toyota connections.... He's no longer aloud to speak to me. g can he speak to you quietly? Nah, not at all.... ex-husband - physco crazy jealous new wife! g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeyRamone 0 #25 July 13, 2007 I rode a blimp but I was drunk and in college... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites