The Logistics Of An Airbus A380 Private Jet

[@winterwatson6811]

I feel like the true baller move would be one floor with high ceilings and giant chandeliers

[@iamf6641]

Chandeliers wont work on planes

[@Oldeagle66]

​I saw one on another video

[@TSERJI]

challenges with fuselage structural integrity: allow me to introduce myself

[@dumpyhead7137]

@@TSERJI Yeah but thats the flex because you have so much money you can just afford to fix those issues

[@TSERJI]

@@dumpyhead7137 you have a pretty warped concept of what wealth can buy then. Sure, there are rich people in this world, with $10, $50, even $100 billion to their name. But the cost of developing a new airliner is in the tens of billions. Weakening structural integrity because you want a chandalier will then result in a new fuselage being redesigned, which will cost billions if not tens of billions -- and that's a hassle/cost that not even rich people want to have the 'pleasure' of dealing with. If they really did have that lax of an attitude when it came to not giving a sh*t about their money, they'd already have luxurious swimming pools, trampoline parks, sports courts, concert halls, and garages in their triple or quadruple-deck airplanes. Yet they don't -- instead, nearly every wealthy person (aka, net worth > $1 billion) flies on a small Gulfstream or similar jet.

[@Cptn.Viridian]

Certainly the biggest issue with an A380 Private jet would probably be the limited landing options. While the landing options might be opened up slightly with a lighter private configuration, they are still incredibly limited, especially compared to the similarly sized but incredibly more flexible 747.

[@protonneutron9046]

lighter config won't change any available airports. It is the SIZE

[@guaposneeze]

If I was a zillionaire with unlimited money, I can't imagine bothering to get an A380 for exactly this reason. You can only go to a handful of major airports that are already super well served by regularly scheduled flights. You really have to be spending an insane amount of time in the air going between big hubs to have any interest. And just like, spend some more time on the ground, or get a fax machine or something. Frankly, the most practical use for such a private plane would just be in being able to tell people you are the only person with a private plane that big for bragging rights. You never even need to set foot in it.

[@tobiasagdrupdrager5583]

@@guaposneeze Given that the plane is so large you could perhaps keep a small jet in the garage, wings off perhaps, and then roll that out once you are closer to your destination. There are some pretty small once on the market. And of course given that money wasn't an issue.

[@qdfice_avid607]

Getting u off 69 likes

[@mysticwine]

I'm planning on buying 2...

[@shadowtheimpure]

You have got to love the liveries that ANA use. It gives their aircraft so much personality.

[@kevincarlson4562]

Face it-the Japanese do everything better.

[@mr_aviationdoge5019]

@@kevincarlson4562nah

[@berry1669]

If the price goes low enough I would consider buying one put it on an acerage and convert it to a house.

[@prismatism]

Hmm, would it be able to passively conserve its temperature tho? I’d imagine a lot of lost energy just to keep it at a comfortable temperature.

[@pompomaddons]

@@prismatism Also the fuel costs are VERY EXPENSIVE.

[@PatataMaxtex]

@@pompomaddons not if you dont fly around with it and just life in it

[@PatataMaxtex]

@@prismatism I dont know, but shouldnt a Airplane be isolated pretty well, considering that it flies around in -50°C Air

[@prismatism]

@@PatataMaxtex not passively tho, I’m sure.

[@DCS1967]

In the TV series, Zoo there was a fictional “private” A380. If memory serves there was a laboratory on one deck and a living deck with a two deck atrium in the centre of the plane! Obviously there was the obligatory large bar area. Also, although it was never shown (I don’t remember anyway) there must have been a garage too as they always had the same cars wherever in the world they were!

[@fiotechnicalvideos9593]

They did have a garage it was shown in a few episodes

[@bestofatlconcerts]

The volume and cargo capacity it can offer is very appealing. However as a private jet, the A380's more limited airport access would make it a deal breaker for me.

[@markiangooley]

Yes, absolutely the deal-killer. One point of private jets is the ability to land at quite a variety of airports. Forget it with an A380.

[@evgenykhamlov8423]

@@markiangooley most sugar daddy going one direction anyway:AROUND THE WORLD! They not interested to go to AFGANISTAN,why NOT to have another TOY?

[@GRRAPTOR]

What good is all that cargo space when it would go over the maximum cargo weight long before you filled it up?

[@Polletross]

“Let’s go to Jackson Hole for the weekend” Oh wait our private jet can’t land there…

[@bestofatlconcerts]

@@Polletross That's when you need your smaller jet like a Pilatus 24. Save your big jet (Boeing 737) for long intercontinental flights with friends and family.

[@ryanchristopherson374]

Just for reference, the Boeing 737 operates as a regional commercial jet with most airlines. As a private or business operation, it is easily a trans-atlantic capable platform that can still carry a full 52 man American football team, and their equipment.

[@ECTproCycling]

The first A380 order was in fact a private version. It took years to work on, and eventually the purchaser changed the order numerous times and ended up settling on 2 or 3 different Airbus aircraft purchases. But the design and production work for the Private 380 had gone quite a long way, with issues over chandeliers being requested and how to make such items safe during flight.

[@ECTproCycling]

I shouldn't have been so trigger happy... you then talked about it anyway :D :D

[@NSResponder]

I'd love to have one, but if I were in the market for something on this scale, the 747 wins hands-down because of the airport limitations.

[@cjever6625]

An A380 would make for a great flying establishment: 1. Medical Center 2. Library and Education Center 3. Restaurant 4. Mini-Theater/Auditorium

[@patthonsirilim5739]

Restaurant is stupid most first class suits are already serving restruant class style food and it make less of sense if you just gonna fly in a loop just to eat in the air so you will have to go from point a to b to make it worthwhile and you will need comfortable and save seats boom you just made yourself an airline.

[@aylyi-huh9355]

the A380's range is an absolute beast

[@jeebus6263]

Seems like a two engine jet would have more range, the 777 probably has similar space for fuel and less cross section.

[@markdoldon8852]

500 extra nm over the 747-8? Given the airport restrictions, how many additional routes does that make available? I'd suggest none.

[@towedarray7217]

When I can’t sleep I imagine being in the crew rest area with the autopilot on, and that I am the only person aboard this, my private 747-800, with the plane headed somewhere awesome like Australia, New Zealand, Fiji. The plane is flying higher than most airliners, perhaps 40k-42k feet. The plane is gently rolling around, like a baby being rocked, and I have crucial cockpit controls on a iPad in case of any emergency. Now that I know it is possible to fly one of these by myself I’ll be meditating about taking a shower and THEN sleeping. Sweet dreams!

[@ryanchristopherson374]

Even as a privately owned aircraft the A380 would require a full flight crew at the controls at all times during flight. Also, part 91 compliant aircraft (think King Air 300 family and smaller) where single pilot operations are legal, the pilot cannot leave his/her station at any stage of airborne operations. In other words, you gotta pee...hold it or land somewhere first. Still, awesome daydream you have there nonetheless.

[@bullshitman155]

"only person aboard [...] my private 747" "crucial cockpit controls on a iPad in case of any emergency" what the fuck

[@nateragsdale952]

@@bullshitman155I thought the same

[@nickfield8314]

It’s a big plane for most airports for example even at Manchester Airport the Emirates A380 is only able to fit on gate 12 in terminal 1 as it won’t fit on the others

[@angelaburress8586]

I’m sure if they have their own personal jumbo jet ✈️ they they’re more than likely going to fly into a private airspace or terminal anyways

[@patthonsirilim5739]

@@angelaburress8586 your limited to only main flying hub smaler regional airfield or private airfield simply cant handle this size of aircraft and even in main flying hub first dibs will be given to airlines so its alot of hurdles and pain to be dealing with regardless of the monster of an expense it would cost to even remotely work plus you just paid half to a billion dollar for a flying palace and you that is less usable then your average gulfstream in speed range and utility.

[@protonneutron9046]

Useless for a rich individual because of the EXTREME limitation of airports it can operate from. If you are rich you want to be able to travel almost anywhere NOT almost nowhere.

[@mikemcnamara4326]

Yeah, I’ve already got one on order. It has a swimming pool on the lower deck. Hot tub in the cockpit. Even has Corian countertops. Gonna connect two airports together to get a longer runway.

[@pandasonic1294]

Yo what?

[@AdvancedUSA]

A private A380 would be awesome, however, you are limited to large airports which is a huge inconvenience if you’re using it fir business travel. Operating costs would be astronomical.

[@patthonsirilim5739]

plus airline get first dibs on big terminal that can handle this whale of a plane that limits your acess even furthur there a reason why most baller dont go beyond narrow body private jet conversion like 737 max and a320 neo acj those are as big as you need them to be.

[@lazaroluis2515]

@@patthonsirilim5739 Would a 787 have this problem?

[@bestofatlconcerts]

The 747-8 is the perfect large long range private jet. It's big enough to create your dream custom interior to fly your a large group (20-50 persons) in pure luxury, has cargo space for lots of luggage or even multiple vehicles then it has the flexibility to access a large number of airports. Plus, I'm a fan of 4 engines when flying over large bodies of water for an extended time.

[@makr0295]

I am sorry but this is wrong the 747 also has pretty big restrictions espescially the -8

[@raymondberg7385]

@@makr0295 I mean, yeah but lets take my home country, Norway. On the top of my head i know of one airport the A380 is cleared to land at. The 747 is cleared for at least 6 airports..

[@makr0295]

@@raymondberg7385 as far as inkno obly the -8 has these bigger restrictions

[@TheBoysTopSecretisOrganization]

Sheesh, this was my plan! I may need this for my private jet collections.

[@JWINDSOR]

Id love BA to take a few of those retired a380's, it makes them stand out a little and are very popular with passengers.

[@MotherBiscuitLover]

If I had a personal jumbo jet, it would have to have a WWII style bomber nose, which is where my personal seat would be.

[@CAUSELESSREBEL]

The Airbus A380 owned by Saudi Prince Al Waleed is the world's priciest private jet at $500 million. Originally a long-haul aircraft, it underwent a lavish transformation, shedding standard seats for opulence.

[@I.J.1981.]

Who proofread your thumbnail? Ultimate 'luxuary'.....😂😂

[@togafly.]

Lmao that sunglasses too

[@EvanAviator]

They fixed it

[@togafly.]

@@EvanAviator ahh now they did lol

[@LongHaulbySimpleFlying]

Thanks for spotting this, it’s been corrected! I wish we could give you a private A380. - AR

[@togafly.]

@@LongHaulbySimpleFlying lmao i would want one

[@markj6385]

High operating costs and a very limited number of airports that can accommodate the A380 will keep it undesirable for private use.

[@hantms]

Wait.. the A380's limitation on flying into many airports are primarily because of gate space, multi-level boarding, and also basic economics: a whole lot of passengers wanting to go between the points it serves. That does not apply to private or government use: as long as it has a runway that's long enough then you get to park the thing anywhere way out on left field, you don't need a passenger gate anyway. So that leaves only airports that are truly cramped for space as problematic, but most places you could fly to. (The A380 needs a shorter runway length than the 747) And someone who buys an A380 probably already has a couple smaller business jets for shorter hops into small airports with fewer people.

[@spongebubatz]

It isn’t only about gate size, the wide wingspan also is a major problem especially at airports not built for the A380. Taxiways also had to be modernized for an airport to accommodate the A380

[@RonPiggott]

A "Private" A380 would prove so helpful as an operating theatre going abroad to 3rd world countries in desperate needs of health care treatments.

[@SimonRaahauge1973]

The much more robust antonov planes would be more suited for that role.

[@hectorcorona9536]

Funnily enough, the plane leased by Iron Maiden during their 2016 tour, the 747-400 nicknamed "Ed force one", allowed them a lot of flexibility in their logistics chain and the capability to reach destinations which would be otherwise impractical to reach by regular means. it is said that their 2016 concert in el salvador was the biggest concert ever in that country history. im not familiar with the restrictions and limitations of the A380,but for what I heard, this many dates on otherwise pretty isolated countries would have been impossible if they used a A380 instead.

[@avroarchitect1793]

@@hectorcorona9536 The major limiting factors are the airports capacity for the expected pasenger counts, the weight rating/ type of surface of the airfield, and most importantly physical space clearances. Its so wide some airports can't accomidate its wingspan on either the runways or taxiways/ apron.

[@wmx7588]

1:35 I've been in that same aircraft before!

[@pocketdynamo5787]

The most severe problem with it is the very limited number of airports it can operate to, I think. For a private jet, you want flexibility. You don't want to be limited to a small number of large international hubs.

[@rogerskiyingi336]

The A380 is a very good cargo plane. IMHO.

[@spongebubatz]

No, unfortunately it’s not. It simply is way too heavy

[@partycat2921]

I can't fly unless the aircraft has a racquetball court, so this as a private jet would be great for me.

[@gmb858]

I require a lap swimming pool-standard size...

[@PhilLesh69]

But my question is, if you're going to play racquetball, where are they going to keep the live goats so you can have freshly squeezed goat milk after you are finished playing? Or how about the almonds for the snack tray? If you have a racquetball court, where are you going to keep the small almond grove to grow your almonds?

[@0sireion]

You have cutaway diagrams on your thumbnails--but where are they? They are not in the videos. Cutaways really help me understand the spaces.

[@aca2410]

The sheer numbers on this beast are unfathomable. 1.2mil pound takeoff weight. Wow

[@ThompterSHunson]

It needs almost 3 km of runway to take off. This plane is a no-no for any kind of private use.

[@bogdanzorila6697]

Lies.

[@cristiovanni]

The A380 is (kind of) like the Concorde. If companies can get them almost for free they will find a way to make it cover the operating costs. Besides parking fees, they won't feel the pressure to keep these airplanes in the air as much as possible also.

[@AudieHolland]

But it cannot land at most airports. Never heard of any company owning a Concorde for that matter. A Learjet is all any sensible company needs. No hassle with customs, no annoying other passengers and enough room and quiet to work while travelling.

[@cristiovanni]

@@AudieHolland Oh... I meant an airline or similar company. The video was about hypothetical private A380's, so my idea is a bit off topic.

[@andiscott8470]

I don't think it will ever see private operations. I am sure there will be some other plans to do so, but someone somewhere, but the limitations as to where it can fly and the operating costs will just be too much to make it viable.

[@littledan6625]

There is a private A380 it's owned by a oil shake....."The world's most expensive private jet belongs to Prince Alwaleed bin Talal of Saudi Arabia who owns an Airbus A380 with a price tag of over 500 million USD. ... The A380 has a maximum speed of 1,050 km/r and a flight range of 15,700 kilometers, enough to fly from Riyadh to New York non-stop"

[@DragonYT682]

Your talking is satisfying

[@rogerhargreaves2272]

I think Airbus made a wise decision in not bidding for the x2 Airforce One contract.

[@KMT15]

Has to be an American made plane. They wouldn’t have been able to bid.

[@rogerhargreaves2272]

@@KMT15 - exactly. No point even thinking about it. 👍

[@markdoldon8852]

It was never going to happen because of the security requirements One case where "build it here" has justification, and the potential promotional benefit of selling the "ultimate" presidential plane would never transfer into enough sales to justify the cost.

[@rajeshraghavan2248]

Boeing 747 queen of the sky. Airbus A380 KING OF THE SKY.

[@TonyP9279]

The next step up would be the Starship Enterprise D; it's only slightly bigger!

[@daverudnick2153]

If you can afford to buy and configure an A380, you're also likely to be able to afford to construct the necessary infrastructure on a private island somewhere to accommodate your toy. If you have additional homes or offices in major cities, landing the A380 shouldn't be much of an issue.

[@PeteyGunn]

Im happy with my 747, got my own strip bar where the business section should be, I hire my flight attendants right out of the local strip bars and rubintugs...I fly VERY friendly skies.......... is my dream

[@petertimowreef9085]

Perhaps the 380 will go the way of the Concorde and it's economic viability will come from it's unique characteristics instead of sheer volume of traffic. Imagine a kind of cruise liner in the sky that takes like 250 people on a hyper luxurious air cruise around the world. Eh, I guess Earth is literally too small for such a glorious machine. The aviation enthusiast in me would love to see it but honestly I am glad we as humans haven't quite reached that level of decadence, yet.

[@zlm001]

Thanks.

[@Imnotabot_12341]

an a321 xlr would work perfectly since it has outstanding range and would fit whats necessary

[@eduardodaquiljr9637]

That is the signature of airdos wearing sun glasses😊

[@togafly.]

Your thumbnail lmao 🤣🤣🤣

[@abdulwasey3506]

I doubt anyone would even think of using the A380 as a private jet other than governments.

[@spongebubatz]

And even they don’t for many reasons

[@jonasbaine3538]

It’s an absurd idea honestly. The Boeing business jet 737 is the largest one logically. Any bigger is just absurd maintenance and operating cost.

[@jeebus6263]

@@jonasbaine3538 sometimes that's the point :p

[@anirprasadd]

Alwaleed bin talal had ordered an a380 for private use

[@davem16able]

The owner of Chelsea has one as well. A bit more research?

[@a.k_ye]

how many cars can private a380 carry??

[@Petriefied0246]

What I'd like to see is a Beluga repurposed as a "sky yacht". Imagine a full glass front door and full height atrium.

[@stradivarioushardhiantz5179]

Reminds me to concept design by Edese Doret & Air Hansa🛫🤓 ....love the Thumbnail btw😍

[@GlitterGuru]

2:42 Imagine having a Turkish bath in your planes cargo haul 😂

[@POPJack1717]

Why would you need a plane that big. Even a 777x is huge for a private jet.

[@starbucksjunkie332]

The entire idea of using a private jet is to have freedom and flexibility. Using an A380 as such would be like using a stretch hummer for a cross country road trip.

[@geraldmiller5260]

Airships: bring them back!

[@SpikeThePorcupine23]

this is probably too late, but why didn't they combined both worlds? A Cabin with Large Scale Semi-Private/Business Luxury level comfort completely separated from Regular Cabin with 210 ~ 275 seats. Take with a pitch of Salt, but based on the Private Jet A380 configuration, since it can potentially fly further by theory, Combining the two configuration could possibly provide a more improved performance mostly in the Fuel Consumption side of the scenario. Usually Business travelers fly with light weight don't they? With Light weight onboard you don't have to worry about applying so much Engine Thrust or Fuel Burn to gain the necessary Airspeed to gain lift and maintaining Cruising Altitutes. IMO this Concept may work better with the 747-8i Otherwise I makes sense to not reproduce so much of these Jets is Private Configuration, most Airports don't have the space from them, especially the A380

[@davidoiu562]

this is a literal flying house

[@Somanous]

Very interesting video. But nobody should have an A380 as a private jet. ... Nobody should have a private jet in general.

[@TheMitchyb61]

Austin Powers had his own 747!

[@mfaizsyahmi]

If everybody's selling off their A380s and it's on the second-hand market for cheap... I bet we're getting suited up private megajets soon. Ofc I must say they don't have to be flying all the time, or at all!

[@josesantizo4432]

I miss the A380

[@ohcliff1030]

Wow….I guess there is such a thing as too much of a good thing! 😳

[@Supernaut2000]

I’ll take a Honda Jet any day!

[@whatweather]

This would be an incredible aircraft for an NFL team if only it could land at more airports.

[@ARpirateant]

Lol a football team does not need two story gas guzzler for 1-5 hour flights. They’d go broke the first year

[@Realthinx]

finally a plane that can carry ALL 900 team members at once

[@gmb858]

@@Realthinx they could pack the entire weight room on the storage deck.

[@azoldguy9025]

Well, let’s visit that for a moment! Could you image taking 800+ fans to every away game with you! Granted LA to SF would do be stupid, but what about cross country trips? London trips! Oh wait, Jacksonville wouldn’t have that many going anytime soon! But if the NFL were to expand to say, Mexico and or Europe these would make sense to have on a lease program. Charging fans $1,000- $2,000. A trip including a game ticket could work to off set some costs.

[@Teporame]

I am saving to buy one of those.

[@Cynsham]

The limited access to airports and the associated facilities would be a deal breaker for me on a private A380, would just be far too much of a hassle and a restriction.

[@sidrad]

Remember the Antonov AN-124 from Die Another Day (or just remember Die Another Day)? That's more or less what a private A380 would be like.

[@MKGamingInvesting]

I would use one

[@HaLe-ss7zk]

50% off? Personal mobile home, get ready Com-Lux!

[@jimmurphy6095]

If the airport situation worked in my favor, (and I won several lotteries in a short time span), then yes, but the 747 is almost the perfect aircraft, and very tough to beat. New or used.

[@TravelVibes5]

I like this video. I subscribed

[@TheOllie798]

i can't wait to get back onboard!

[@geraldmiller5260]

Interior designs would be nice.

[@sukhmindervirk]

It’s a flying fortress. SSV Merv.

[@Donity]

I personally like long haul better than simple flying :) keep making these videos!

[@largol33t12]

On the short lived TV show "Zoo" the scientists were funded by a very rich man who had a private A380. One option he installed was a rear ramp for an SUV so they could go out and collect data. It also had a huge hole cut in the second floor so the research labs had a clear view of the lounge area below. I have no idea if this is possible in real life as any SUV would be immensely heavy and the A380 would probably need upgraded engines and a reinforced body to accommodate it.

[@Sid-jx4gl]

SUVs aren't that heavy it could carry several with no problem

[@pw3459]

I'll take one

[@dododostenfiftyseven4096]

I’ll have a private 380

[@awesomeguygaming4702]

There actually was one order for an A380 business jet, and it had quite the interior planned. However, the Saudi prince who ordered it sold the plane to Emirates before it was delivered

[@wincrasher2007]

Only two potential customers - one is building starships, so not interested. The other is still working on his hollowed out volcano lair, so not interested, but is willing to talk if you can get him some sharks with laser beams on their heads...

[@shed2838]

Important people shouldn’t be transported so dangerously

[@jacobwithplanes9384]

I Would love a private A380 its a dream! Lol even if it has limited access to airports it can still be a amazing house decked on the floor in over 100 Acres!

[@LongHaulbySimpleFlying]

That sounds like a dream! 😍✈️

[@MrHav1k]

If I were a multi-gazillionaire I'd totally buy a used one and convert it. If the price is really dropping like they say, getting a used one for say $250M wouldn't be hard right? Probably even less.

[@vondahe]

Seeing that the last A380 was just delivered, any private A380 would be refurbished. Problem solved.

[@CatManCatClan]

Greed trumps technology every time!!!

[@lpt2606]

2:17 the guys on the right where planing who was going to prank the guy that was sitting in that chair.

[@gopalbijarniyan1821]

अगर में trillioner बना तो में a380 को अपना प्राइवेट जेट बनवाऊंगा this is my biggest dream

[@antimatter4733]

People don't get it, if you're ultra rich then you can have multiple smaller jets parked at major airports around the world, so you use your A380 to travel long distances in ultra comfort, then switch to a smaller jet to travel the rest of the way.

[@King_of_Africa]

Large private jets operation cost can be very costly even for the ultra rich. And it's why most of them only own one

[@mrMankx]

Dream big!

[@davidtaylor4975]

It would make the ultimate party bus!

[@velvetjones1856]

The 747-800 might be a better selection because it can land and many more airports then the A380.

[@DavidDavid-gc9rm]

I wouldn't take the Daily mail as a source of reliable informations . Tabloids, far-right paper.

[@b_altmann]

Boeing has an entire division dedicated to private use versions of their aircraft, including the 747. It’s called BBJ.

[@robertklund3201]

The early 1900's saw equivalent luxury in the transcontinental railroad catering the the rich and powerful minus the hi-tech. Wireless telegrams were the cutting edge of technology.

[@collinsfamilyshorts]

I Got A New Logo!

[@brendanwhite3731]

Hi I think another good use for the A 380 is to convert one as a hospital operation to country that don't have medical facilities for serton treatment. Brendan IRL

[@spongebubatz]

It’s size makes operations to many airports difficult, for such a task there could be a better fitting aircraft

[@kailichttrager229]

It is now 16.12.2021 and frr what I know BA is still flying the A-380s and is said to do so at least in the summer of 2022. I an tired of these videos shaming and devastating aviation enthusiasts that they are as of this date (now0 fully retired from commerial service around the world that i already have missed out on my chance to fly in one! Please stop trying to draw the future as the present. I hope to fly in one in January of 2022 on Speedbird (Brit Air).

[@albertseabra9226]

OK. I'm sold ! I'll buy one . Painted White and navy Blue. Provide me with the necessary paper-work. And the interior layout w'll be sent to you with utmost alacraty. Thanking you in advanced, A

[@ryans413]

7:30 my god that name lol

[@jobbiejew]

You can order a taxi and go anywhere mostly. You can order a tuktuk to get to even tighter places. If you’re a private buyer then you’re more interested in getting directly from point to point, you need a taxi or a much smaller, more efficient and more flexible aircraft. The A380 is like a coach for one person to a destination that is has windy hairpin bends. It’s impractical, inefficient, and in most cases simply not possible. Grandeur means nothing when you can’t use it in a practical manner. Smaller in this case is by far better for everyone.

[@wskinnyodden]

Large enough to implement a flying R&D factory (though not in every R&D areas) quite a good idea for stuff requiring high levels of security and make sure the research is kept away from prying eyes.

[@098765432qwertyuiop]

That's probably the world's stupidest idea (for today). No access to water, stable and ample electricity, good internet, still small, unstable, noisy.. Ugh.