Snowman Blog - Amateur Thoughts

Ok, the worlds first Flying Hotel.. So many thoughts on this one. Lets start with the specs:

Since 2004, the company behind the Hotelicopter has been working to modify a Soviet-made Mil V-12 into two world firsts: the “world’s biggest helicopter” and the “world’s first flying hotel.”
As you might have guessed, the experience on board the Hotelicopter is far from your standard Motel 6. This gigantic flying Titanic machine features everything you would expect from a 5-star hotel—from private entertainment systems and room service to extras like spa treatments, yoga classes, gaming and a tea garden.

If you were wondering just how big and powerful this flying hotel really is, check out the specs:

* Dimensions Length: 42 m (137 ft)
* Height: 14m (45 ft)
* Maximum Takeoff Weight: 105850 kg (232,870 lb)
* Maximum speed: 255 km/h (137 kt) (158 miles/h)
* Cruising speed: 237 km/h (127 kt) (147 miles/h)
* Original Mi Range: 515 km (320 mi)
* Our augmented Mi Range – 1,030 km (640 mi)

The inaugural flight is set to take place on June 26th for an undisclosed price. Obviously, only the affluent need apply—but anyone that is interested can head on over to the Hotelicopter website to get more info about setting up a reservation.

Ok, my Amateur Thoughts:
Does my vacation aboard the Hotelicopter get delayed if a bad storm arives first?
Am I going to be ok with the turbulance at 6am?
How often am are we going to land and take back off for refueling?

Bottom line, I don’t think we are going to see these sprout up like condo’s in Myrtle Beach. 1 may be good and needed for those that have to do something new, but ill stick with my 2 bedroom timeshare every few months.

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