Terrafugia Transition roadable aircraft
What was that about an airplane in your garage? The idea of having a multipurpose vehicle in everyone’s garage was all the rage back in the early 20th century and magazines like Popular Science or Modern Mechanix were constantly reporting on the latest attempt or drawing board dream.
The Terrafugia Transition, however, is no dream, it actually flies, after several years of development it took off on March 9th and flew without incident, which is what every test pilot wants to report. The 2 seat, carbon fiber bodied roadable aircraft is powered by a 100 horsepower Rotax engine, driving the front wheels in land mode, a pusher prop in the air.
Weighing under 890 pounds their aim is to allow light sport aircraft licensing, keeping the potential pool of pilot owners as large as possible. Cruise is 115 mph, fully loaded it comes in at 1320 pounds.
It may be a while before it’s ready for the market but this company is making real progress, which is a lot more than most earlier attempts could say.
Link: Terrafugia via HorsePowerSports
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