Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Santa, here is one thing on my Christmas list for next year.

Okay, this isn't heaven, but, I believe that in heaven transportation will be a lot easier and certainly cheaper than anything we typically see here.  I've put this on my "I'm being good list".  We can dream can't we??







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® Roadable Aircraft.
Performance

Max, Vh:
Cruise, Vc:
Stall, Vs:
Range:
Takeoff:
100 kts (115 mph, 185 km/h)
93 kts (105 mph, 172 km/h)
45 kts (51 mph, 83 km/h)
425 nmi (490 mi, 787 km)
1700' (518 m) over 50' obstacle
Gross Takeoff Weight:
Empty Weight:
Useful Load:
1430 lbs (650 kg)
970 lbs (440 kg)
460 lbs (210 kg)
Fuel burn at cruise:
Useable Fuel:
Milage on road:
5 gph (18.9 L/h)
23 gal (87L)
35 mpg (14.9 km/L)
Light Sport Aircraft (LSA)

Convenience
Rear 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 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
Driving:
80” (2m) tall
90” (2.3m) wide
18’ 9” (6m) long
Flying: 
78" (2m) tall
26' 6" (8m) wingspan
19' 9" (6m) long
Cockpit:
48” at the shoulder
Carry-on luggage
Golf clubs
Two place, side-by-side
TrainingBecome 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.
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