About
Hotair-Airship AS 105 GD
The GEFA-FLUG AS 105 GD airship has an envelope size of 3.000 m³ (105,000cu.ft.) and is equipped with a four seat gondola.
The form of the airship hull and empennage was developed in the wind tunnel of the Technical University of Aachen and tested under many aerodynamic conditions. Countless test flights with heat sensors on board and computer simulations resulted in a greater understanding of the heat distribution and material load in the envelope giving improved flight stability, increased payload and longer envelope lifetime.
The prototype four seat airship was subjected to an extensive flight test programme for more than one year prior to the production of the first series aircraft. The airship is certified according to international aviation standards by EASA, the european flight safety organisation, and thus can be operated world-wide.
Depending on the prevailing climatic conditions, the GEFA-FLUG AS 105 GD can accommodate three to four people. It is also suitable for carrying scientific equipment for environmental monitoring surveys, aerial advertising and is an ideal camera platform.
Built to the strict international aviation standard EASA Part 21, the airships are- “Made in Germany”.
The Company
Our production facility is fully equipped and controlled in accordance with international aviation quality procedures (EASA/LBA/CAA).
We also offer a repair and maintenance facility and are maintenance partners for approximately 60 aviation enterprises and also over 150 aircraft in Europe. Even large overhauls can be accomplished with us in a short time.
Six inspectors approved by the German Federal Aviation Office (LBA) and one UK approved (CAA) inspector are available. With GEFA-FLUG you really receive everything from one organisation. Training, technical consultation for the design of your airship by our Design team and the ‘know-how’ for the planning of your advertising applications and training programmes.
We bring you together with the world-best pilots and organize your airship pilot training. Of course we are also with you for first test flights with your own airship.
You may also rent an airship from us for your project or your campaign.
We hope you now have sufficient information and are gladly available for consultations of any kind.
Particularly we would be pleased about a personal visit and would ask you for a suggested date!
