CREWMEMBERS install a fan after landing to manage the balance in the ballonets while on the ground (top left).Standing away from the blimp and the mast truck, a ground crew member uses a remote control system (top right) to tug the blimp to the mast for securing (above). Side-slung engines improve safety by keeping the props out of the way of passengers and improve maneuverability compared to engines mounted on the gondola, but being so high complicates maintenance efforts (left). A scissor lift works at home base. On the road, a clever rope and pulley system hoists a technician to the engines. www.aopa.org/pilot AOPA PILOT | 53http://www.aopa.org/pilot