Thursday, April 30, 2009

Terrafugia.





Every pilot faces uncertain weather, rising costs, and ground transportation hassles on each end of the flight. Alfathi sport car or The Transition 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. Alfathi's sport car stowing the wings for road use and deploying them for flight at the airport is activated from inside the cockpit. This Alfathi's sport car 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 Alfathi's sport car or the Transition 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 Alfathi's sport car or Transition specific course. For existing pilots, get comfortable quickly with the familiarization training included with every Transition delivery. Order Today Place your fully refundable $10,000 airframe reservation deposit here. Anticipated purchase price: $194,000.
Contact : 2008 Terrafugia.

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