Designed
by a team of MIT graduates, this is the vehicle that converts from a
street-legal automobile to a Light Sport aircraft in 30 seconds. A 100
hp, four-cylinder engine powers both the craft's three-bladed propeller
for a maximum airspeed of 115 mph and its continuously variable
transmission, rear-wheel drive to above 65 mph when on the road. When
the wings are folded, the craft easily stores in a home's garage. It can
be driven to one's preferred airfield on four DOT-approved tires with
full road suspension. An electro-mechanical system is activated from
inside the two-person cockpit to deploy the self-locking wings into
place for take-off provided by a 1,700' runway. Built to fly within VFR
conditions, sophisticated modern avionics aid navigation from a
touch-screen LCD. Dual pedals and a joystick manage the craft's flight
control surfaces--dual rudders, ailerons, and stabilator--while a
steering wheel, accelerator, and brake control its road movement. Its
23-gallon gas tank provides a 425 nautical mile range (35 mpg on the
road), indispensable for easy day trips from Long Island to Martha's
Vineyard. Carbon fiber, titanium, and aluminum construction. Includes
comprehensive familiarization with craft. Requires a Sport Pilot
Certificate. Special conditions and guarantee limitations apply. Please
call 1-800-227-3528 for details. Car mode 6' 8" H x 7' 6" W x 19' 6" L;
Aircraft mode 6' 6" H x 26' 6" W x 19' 9" L. (Empty weight 970 lbs.)
Price:
$350,000
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