From Lego to private jets
You might not think that Lego and private jets have an obvious crossover, but when it comes to designing and building, private jets are high on the list for imagination and inspiration.
Manufacturers are constantly trying to develop new concepts to improve comfort and performance – by adding, moving or expanding various parts of the aircraft.
The HondaJet recently became famous for its over-the-wing-mounted engines. (We secretly suspect Honda Aircraft designers played with Lego bricks to come up with this idea.)
At PrivateFly, we love Lego almost as much as aircraft. Recently our flight team arranged for a Lego private jet and helicopter to be on board for a family flight.
Although this was supposed to be for the children, our client (an architect himself) confessed that he was also getting involved during the journey!
The Bombardier designer inspired by Lego
We’re not alone with our love of building bricks. Timothy Fagan is a designer at Bombardier, where he designs and develops new products, works on interior finishes and consults with clients on bespoke aircraft designs and personalisation.
Tim cites his early Lego play as the start of his design journey. Although he didn’t ever build the Lego item it was meant to be, so literally thinking outside the (Lego) box became his early ethos.
Recently in an interview with designboom, Tim talked about his design work with Bombardier, where he has worked since studying industrial design. His most recent project is working on the design for the Bombardier Global 7000 long range jet.
The exciting concept for the Global 7000 (and the Global 8000 to follow) is that it has highly adaptable interior modules, taking automobile inspiration from Rolls Royce and Bentley.
As Tim puts it “It was designed from the inside out, with the needs of the cabin driving the specifications of the aircraft… for the perfect experience.” (read more: The ‘Rolls Royce of the Skies’ Global 7000)
We loved seeing the concept design sketches of the Global 7000 (although there’s not a Lego brick in site on this occasion!)
When Lego meets AvGeeks
As well as inspiring private jet designers, Lego have a community called Lego Ideas, where Lego fans can create amazing new models, and gather support for their project to be developed as a new Lego set.
There are numerous private jet ideas, but we especially love this Gulfstream G650 below (almost as exciting as the real thing).
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