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Solar Airship

Looking somewhat like a floating black pudding, this massive "airship" really is a site to behold.

The giant 8 Metre tube of light-weight black film works like a hot air balloon, but warmed by the heat of the sun (so thankfully no blowing or pumping to get it airborn!).

The included blurb claims that it can reach altitudes of up to 30,000 feet on a reasonable day, which is pretty damn impressive. I must however confess that my lack of a light-weight altimetre and desire not to freak out any 747 pilots prevented me from testing this claim.


Reviewed by Mash |

 

Why is it pointless?

Even when we got it to lift a mini-digital camera we couldn't think of a way to take the picture. Excellent, pointless fun.

Why is it cool?

The site of a massive floating blackpudding stops traffic (possibly air-traffic).

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yea i just bought one, havn't tried it out yet tho. it comes in a little tin, yea u can defo fit it in ya car, god i could nearly fit it in my handbag!! see the ad made it lok like u could actually fly wit it, about in the air like! but now it just seems u can fly it like a kite and thats it. might buy a fwew more and a long bit of rope so i dont float off in2 space!! jojo

- joquin


 

one of these : under 15 Some mates: (depends if you have to buy them) All of you with 1 of these flying round a park hitting each other and having a complete laugh : priceless :)

- joshthagod


 

OK. If one of these can move this guy up a bit, how far will he fly with , for example, 10 of these????

- Tav the man


 

How big is it when its not inflated. I want to get one, but will it fit in my car?!

- Gemma


 

Missing: One solar airship. Last seen floating towards the isle of wight and climbing. Great fun whilst it lasted.

- Jimbo


 
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