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General Aviation => Civil Aviation News => Topic started by: AVIATOR on August 26, 2009, 05:22:07 AM

Title: The New Terrafigos Airplane maiden flight
Post by: AVIATOR on August 26, 2009, 05:22:07 AM
The New Terrafigos Airplane

Pretty neat huh?

http://www.terrafugia.com/Video_News_Release.html

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®-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.

(http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn101/Pictures77_2008/Terrafugia_Formation.jpg)

Have to own up and say I like the look of the Cessna in the sky better........LOL