6Foot2 Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 Link: SkyDeck The SkyDeck is a system designed to provide an exhilarating view of the aircraft’s external environment while in flight, from a safe semi-external location. The aim was to create the next exciting experiential in-flight entertainment for VIP aircraft owners and the airline industry. For the airlines, it could be an additional source of revenue, as passengers could be charged on a pay-per-view basis.There are several combinations of design features that can be incorporated into the SkyDeck. For example, either an elevator or a staircase can be incorporated, and either a single- or two-seat platform can be specified... Elevator or stair access to SkyDeck: http://windspeedtech.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/skydeck-21.jpg http://windspeedtech.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/skydeck-3.jpg Double seat SkyDeck: http://windspeedtech.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/featured-image-skydeck-2.jpg
sonofsanta Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 Oh heavens yes. I'd book it out for the whole flight. Looks marvellous, though one wonders about the wisdom of introducing such structural weakness on purpose. 2
6Foot2 Posted December 10, 2015 Author Posted December 10, 2015 Oh heavens yes... Me too. I only ask because I know of some who would run a mile at just the thought of this idea.
pcstru Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 Me too. Go strap yourself into a nice little glider.
6Foot2 Posted December 10, 2015 Author Posted December 10, 2015 Go strap yourself into a nice little glider. I had a tandem flight in a glider for my 40th birthday. It was great, but I don't think it would compete with this experience.
FN-GM Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 Its not going to happen. The equipment that will cost a fortune, the added weight and the added drag of the dome will kill it off.
Garacesh Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 Its not going to happen. The equipment that will cost a fortune, the added weight and the added drag of the dome will kill it off. Better idea: Give the entire aircraft a glass roof.
6Foot2 Posted December 10, 2015 Author Posted December 10, 2015 Better idea: Give the entire aircraft a glass roof. Limited forward/backward view with this option.
Garacesh Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 Nah, I mean as in 50% of the aircraft. From where the windows are currently.
FN-GM Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 Many aircraft have a tail camera you can view on the In Flight Entertainment. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/96/Emirates_A380_seat-back_screen_with_tail_camera.jpg
LeMarchand Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 Love the idea, but could never afford it and as @pcstru says pretty similar to a glider/small aircraft. From the title I was expecting an airship with a glass-bottomed gondola .
Oaktech Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 From the title I was expecting an airship with a glass-bottomed gondola . Now this, this is a good idea!
pcstru Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 I had a tandem flight in a glider for my 40th birthday. It was great, but I don't think it would compete with this experience. Sure it wouldn't compete - a glider will always beat it hands down :-)! Cheaper, quieter, you can make it point in the direction where you want, you don't have to share it with 400 other sweaty people for 8 hours and it's carbon footprint is minimal. On the upside, you would have access to a proper toilet...
LiamH Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 Virgin launches glass-bottomed plane - Virgin.com Shame on the date this was posted...
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