FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Do airship advertisers own the airships or do they lease them?
Some own them (Goodyear and Fuji for instance), but most lease the airship and the service. Service includes the pilot and crew, insurance, service vehicles and operations management. The only thing the advertiser has to do is determine where they want to fly their blimp.

2. What is the minimum lease time?
This varies on average between three months to a year. A lease of less than three months is possible, but greatly increases the monthly cost.

3. How much does an airship program cost?
The cost for leasing the airship and service will be between $160,000-375,000 per month. The exact cost will be determined based on the specific airship and the duration and scope of the program.

4. How do we make the blimp look like our blimp?
Banners are most typically used and are fitted to appear as an integral part of the ship. Decals can be used also to cover the entire airship to meet any image requirement. Other options include fiber-optic signage capable of displaying high-resolution images and electronic signs for communicating messages and graphic displays.

5. How often does the airship fly?
In-air flight time for the airship (in a typical lease) is 70 - 120 hours per month. Normal flight time is six hours per day, five days per week. Flexible scheduling allows for flight operations on weekends and holidays to best suit the advertiser's needs.

6. How far can I fly the blimp in one day?
The average flight speed of a blimp is 30 mph, which is an ideal speed for coverage over sporting events, beaches and busy freeways. Flight altitude is 1,000 feet above ground level, which allows for viewing from distances of approximately one mile.

7. How do those TV tie-in deals work at sporting events?
In exchange for the aerial shots provided from the blimp, the networks offer free mentions and visual shots of the advertiser's blimp during the event. Depending on the event this arrangement usually yields between 3 0-60 seconds of on-air advertising for the blimp advertiser.

8. How else can I use the blimp to promote my company and its products or services?
Many exciting promotional programs can be developed to maximize exposure for your message.

For instance:

(a) Publicity can be generated for your company by using the airship for tie-ins with radio stations, charitable organizations, community and cultural events;

(b)Ride programs can be developed for VIPs, clients or customers as well as contest promotions;

(c)Images of the blimp can enhance your other advertising media;

(d)Any number of promotional products can be produced as consumer giveaways. These are just a few ideas on how you can get the most out of your airship program. Aeros will assist you in developing a complete promotional package to meet your specific requirements.

• Consultation on all aspects of airship operations, including:
  
  
  (a) getting the best available ship to meet your budget requirements,
  
  (b) preparing your airship program,
  
  (c) developing your itinerary.



• Complete airship operations and management



• A full-range of promotional services



• TV liaison



• On-site management of promotional programs