Word: ascent
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Unlike dirigibles and other lighter-than-air ships, the Aerocrane gets only 40% of its lifting capacity from its helium-filled sphere. The rest comes from the rotation of its wings, which can be pitched as they whirl around to control ascent and descent. This gives the chopper-balloon a distinct advantage over traditional lighter-than-air ships, which must drop ballast or spill their gas when taking on or unloading any cargo. Yet because of the buoyancy provided by its supply of helium, the Aerocrane should be able to loft heavy cargo much more efficiently than a conventional helicopter...
...ASCENT...
...asked, looking knowingly at the men beside him, peasants who obviously felt a bit uncomfortable in my presence. I told them a little about my background, about my work in Cochabamba, and why I was in Morochata. They all laughed when I told them about my momentary ascent into the priesthood...
Luis Bunuel's Subida al Cielo [Ascent into Heaven], Thursday, February...
...sherpa that accompanied Sir Edmund Hillary on the first ascent of Mt. Everest...