I Rode The Zeppelin! - The Farmers Airship In Indy! (Short Post)

(Click pic for hi-res)   The Farmers Airship (Zeppelin NT) at Oshkosh 2011 two weeks ago

 I had the amazing opportunity to ride in the Farmers Airship today in Indianapolis. It was a preview ride for the upcoming public rides taking place August 12-14 out of Indianapolis Regional Airport - formerly Mount Comfort Airport. I've been in love with airships since I was a kid, and tho this was only my second time in an airship (first was the Goodyear Blimp back in the late 60's when I was a kid), it was everything I had hoped for and more!

 If you're in Indy or anywhere near where the "Covering Communities Tour' will be (see tour schedule) and you can afford the $375 price, I highly recommend you jump at this amazing opportunity. Not only is this an incredibly rare opportunity to ride in the world's largest airship, but it's also a stunning way to fly. With great comfort and a smooth and quiet ride, the Farmers Airship is a real thing of beauty.

 The following pictures are from the ride today, and I've placed them here as CoolPix images so you can click them and make 'em huge to really get the flavor of the experience. One of only two Zeppelins in the world (and the only one in the U.S.) - the Farmers Airship is waiting for you! (a more detailed post of this ride, with video will be posted in a week or so)

Tickets are available for: $375 + tax per person, with special rates and charter flights
available by calling 650-969-8100 x 111, or online at www.airshipventures.com/tour.

See also:
Ride The Farmers Airship (Zeppelin NT) In Indy - August 12-14
Ride The Farmers 'Zeppelin NT' 3-Engine Airship At Oshkosh 2011 

(click pic for hi-res)  The Farmers Airship approaching landing so I could hop on board!

(click pic for hi-res) Stunning view of downtown Indianapolis from the right cockpit window

(click pic for hi-res)  The spacious, quiet, and very comfortable gondola - the perfect ride!