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_Lenny_ wrote on 4/1/2013, 5:39 AM
On April 1st?
Arthur.S wrote on 4/1/2013, 5:49 AM
Not so far away from current technology: http://www.emtjets.com/blog/category/private-jet-charter/

rs170a wrote on 4/1/2013, 7:31 AM
Would you believe a transparent plane :)

Mike
Tech Diver wrote on 4/1/2013, 12:21 PM
The Virgin plane is definitely a hoax. All pressurized aircraft must have reinforcing bands to keep the fuselage from splitting open. The images clearly show that they are missing.

Peter
drmathprog wrote on 4/1/2013, 12:26 PM
The ad doesn't mention pressurization. Perhaps forgoing a pressurized flying experience is the cost of a glass-bottomed trip. ;-)
rmack350 wrote on 4/1/2013, 6:58 PM
Mike, Wonder Woman already has one of these. I've seen it on TV and I totally believe it.

Rob
rs170a wrote on 4/1/2013, 7:14 PM
Rob, if Wonder Woman has one, then it must be as real as she is :)

Mike
Rory Cooper wrote on 4/2/2013, 3:42 AM
What would be nice if they had an HD cam outside that streamed images to your TV Monitor inside and also allowed you to capture to your camcorder.
ritsmer wrote on 4/2/2013, 4:01 AM
Would be nice with such a glass-bottom in the cabin: so we could watch our bags down there in the belly of the aircraft and make sure that nobody were "picking" during the flight :- )

+1 for Rorys idea.
TheRhino wrote on 4/2/2013, 9:11 PM
If they used transparent aluminum then they could retain pressurization :-)

They could also use 3D LCDs under a clear protective flooring that connect to live cameras...

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