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Old 9th Jun 2014, 13:35
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^ Chortle. Of course, technically even aerostats are actually "powered" flight, because without the power of flame or gas they would simply be Terrastats!
If they are hydrogen filled then no, they are not powered and fly with people on board and travel long distances.
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