Shows how a small (but man-carrying) gas blimp is built.

Explains the design and construction of ultra-light lifting-gas blimps.

A blimp-a nonrigid dirigible airship to give it its full formal title-is not a trivial construction project, regardless of size. It involves many different skills and an absolute refusal to compromise quality and workmanship. But if you want to build one, this is the only book that can help you do it.

Balloons, Airships, and Flying Machines by Gertrude Bacon presents an account of the evolution of aviation from the first balloons to the inventions of the early 20th century. It's a well-planned and incredibly written narrative of ballooning and early aviation, which makes it easily understandable for any reader. Gertrude Bacon (1874 – 1949) was an aeronautical pioneer. She accomplished a significant number of "firsts" for women in aviation. Gertrude promoted aeronautics through her writing and encouraged commercial and popular flying as fields for women. Content includes: The Origin of Ballooning The Coming of the Gas Balloon Famous Balloon Voyages of the Past The Balloon as a Scientific Instrument The Balloon in Warfare The Airship The Flying Machine Conclusion