Monday, April 19, 2010

THE TRANSITION The flying car

The Transition(r) THE FLYING CAR
Every pilot faces uncertain weather, rising costs, and ground transportation
hassles on each end of the flight. The Transition(r) combines the unique
convenience of being able to fold its wings with the ability to drive on any
surface road in a modern personal airplane platform. Stowing the wings for
road use and deploying them for flight at the airport is activated from
inside the cockpit. This unique functionality addresses head-on the issues
faced by today's Private and Sport Pilots.
Terrafugia's award-winning MIT-trained engineers have been advancing the
state-of-the-art in personal aircraft since 2006. Now you can streamline
your flying experience with the revolutionary integration of personal land
and air travel made possible by the Transition(r) Roadable Aircraft.
Performance
Cruise: 100 kts (115 mph)
Rotate: 70 kts (80 mph)
Stall: 45 kts (51 mph)
Range: 400nm (460 mi)
Takeoff over 50' obstacle: 1700' Fuel burn: 5 gph
Fuel tank: 20 gallons
Useful Load: 430 lbs
On road: 30 mpg, highway speeds
Light Sport Aircraft (LSA)
Convenience
Front wheel drive on the ground
Automotive-style entry and exit
Two place, side by side
Automated electromechanical folding wing
No trailer or hangar needed
Cargo area holds skis, fishing poles or golf clubs
Safety
Drive in case of inclement weather
Proven 100 hp Rotax 912S engine
Full vehicle parachute available
Modern glass avionics
Automotive crash safety features
Dimensions
Folded:
6' 9" tall
80" wide
18' 9" long Airplane:
6' 3" tall
19' 2" long
Wingspan:
27' 6" Cockpit:
51" at the shoulder
Training
Become a Sport Pilot in as little as 20 hours of flight time in a
Transition(r)-specific course. For existing pilots, get comfortable quickly
with the familiarization training included with every Transition(r) delivery



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