Airlander 10: Maiden flight at last for longest aircraft

eye30 · **August 20, 2016, 12:45:20**

The maiden flight of the world's longest aircraft has begun - after a previous attempt was abandoned at the last minute.

The Airlander 10 - which is part plane and part airship - took off from Cardington Airfield in Bedfordshire.

Its original test flight on Sunday was postponed, but it finally left the ground at 19:40 BST.

The £25m aircraft measures 302ft (92m) long and is about 50ft (15m) longer than the biggest passenger jets.

Airlander 10: Maiden flight at last for longest aircraft - BBC News

Phil №❶ · **Reply #1: August 20, 2016, 13:04:52**

It's an airship, not an aircraft IMO.

The Gonz · **Reply #2: August 20, 2016, 13:07:46**

For the sake of education for all, aircraft are classified as both-heavier-than-air and lighter-than-air, but I understand both that you know this and the sentiment you are expressing.

AlanHo · **Reply #3: August 20, 2016, 13:10:08**

By your definition a party balloon is lighter than air thus classified as an aircraft.

The Gonz · **Reply #4: August 20, 2016, 13:11:58**

Quote from: AlanHo on August 20, 2016, 13:10:08

By your definition a party balloon is lighter than air thus classified as an aircraft.

It's not my definition, and the party balloon is excluded by way of its trivial role.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #5: August 20, 2016, 13:12:50**

I thought aircraft had wings that create lift

The Gonz · **Reply #6: August 20, 2016, 13:14:03**

Quote from: Phil №❶ on August 20, 2016, 13:12:50

I thought aircraft had wings that create lift

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aircraft

Phil №❶ · **Reply #7: August 20, 2016, 13:15:44**

You typed that page

The Gonz · **Reply #8: August 20, 2016, 13:17:22**

Quote from: Phil №❶ on August 20, 2016, 13:15:44

You typed that page

Yes, this academic year has increased my typing speed tremendously.

eye30 · **Reply #9: August 24, 2016, 17:25:33**

Well not good news

Airlander 10: Longest aircraft damaged during flight

The world's longest aircraft - the Airlander 10 - has been damaged after nosediving on landing during its second test flight.

The 302ft (92m) long aircraft - which is part plane and part airship - was damaged during the flight from Cardington Airfield in Bedfordshire.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-37174417

AlanHo · **Reply #10: August 24, 2016, 18:42:28**

It wasn't flying when it got damaged - it was crashing.....................I'm surprised they refer to the Flight Deck as a Cockpit. My son, who is a British Airways captain, would be disciplined for using the term "Cockpit" now that there are a lot of female pilots

Dazzler · **Reply #11: August 24, 2016, 23:08:57**

Quote from: AlanHo on August 24, 2016, 18:42:28

It wasn't flying when it got damaged - it was crashing.....................I'm surprised they refer to the Flight Deck as a Cockpit. My son, who is a British Airways captain, would be disciplined for using the term "Cockpit" now that there are a lot of female pilots

In view of his exemplary record, I'm sure they would be genital with him....

FatBoy · **Reply #12: August 25, 2016, 00:06:15**

Quote from: AlanHo on August 24, 2016, 18:42:28

It wasn't flying when it got damaged - it was crashing.....................I'm surprised they refer to the Flight Deck as a Cockpit. My son, who is a British Airways captain, would be disciplined for using the term "Cockpit" now that there are a lot of female pilots

Agreed, it is called a Flight Deck (or a Box Office). A cockpit is generally only used for fighter aircraft and the like.

The Gonz · **Reply #13: August 25, 2016, 00:08:13**

"Box Office"

rustynutz · **Reply #14: August 25, 2016, 01:17:04**

Could of been worse...

R101 Airship Disaster - YouTube

FatBoy · **Reply #15: August 25, 2016, 01:27:16**

Thanks Rusty, another great find. I've just come to learn about the R101, from one of my favourite bands. Here is their story of the airship.

Iron Maiden-Empire of the Clouds Lyrics - YouTube

Maybe not everybody's cup of tea, but you can't deny the band's longevity and popularity.

rustynutz · **Reply #16: August 25, 2016, 02:09:23**

I enjoyed that, Jamie...

'Twas a bit long though, it lasted nearly as long as the R101's flight...

Doggie 1 · **Reply #17: August 25, 2016, 10:42:53**

Quote from: AlanHo on August 24, 2016, 18:42:28

My son, who is a British Airways captain, would be disciplined for using the term "Cockpit" now that there are a lot of female pilots

So what is it called now? Fannypit?

FatBoy · **Reply #18: August 25, 2016, 10:49:44**

Quote from: Doggie 1 on August 25, 2016, 10:42:53

Quote from: AlanHo on August 24, 2016, 18:42:28
My son, who is a British Airways captain, would be disciplined for using the term "Cockpit" now that there are a lot of female pilots

So what is it called now? Fannypit?

Box Office.

The Gonz · **Reply #19: August 25, 2016, 10:52:27**

The most insultingly stupid of political correctness destroying the English language.

The cockpit derived its name from the station, or pit, in a naval vessel where the coxswain works.

FFS.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #20: August 25, 2016, 10:56:42**

Lay people wouldn't know that

FatBoy · **Reply #21: August 25, 2016, 10:57:23**

It should be said that coxswain isn't pronounced the way it is written. It is pronounced "cocksun", or even abbreviated to "swain". Just like the other naval term of Forecastle is pronounced "foke sill".

The Gonz · **Reply #22: August 25, 2016, 11:00:22**

Folks'll think you're daft, Not-So-FatBoy

FatBoy · **Reply #23: August 25, 2016, 11:02:07**

Quote from: The Gonz on August 25, 2016, 11:00:22

Folks'll think you're daft, Not-So-FatBoy

Thanks Gonz!! I've had man-flu this week, so haven't been on a run since last Saturday. I'm getting itchy feet, so to speak.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #24: August 25, 2016, 11:04:04**

Quote from: FatBoy on August 25, 2016, 11:02:07

Quote from: The Gonz on August 25, 2016, 11:00:22
Folks'll think you're daft, Not-So-FatBoy

Thanks Gonz!! I've had man-flu this week, so haven't been on a run since last Saturday. I'm getting itchy feet, so to speak.

Itchy feet is one of the symptoms of man-flue, FatBoy.
Along with excrutiating pain considered to be double that of natural childbirth, I believe.