Plane Driven PD-1
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The Plane Driven PD-1 is a modification to the Glasair Sportsman 2+2 to convert it into a practical roadable aircraft. The approach is novel in that it uses a mostly stock aircraft with a modified landing gear "pod" that carries a separate engine for road propulsion.
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PD-1 | |
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Prototype PD-1 in 2010 | |
Role | Roadable aircraft |
National origin | United States of America |
Manufacturer | Plane Driven, Stoddard-Hamilton Aircraft |
Designer | Trey Johnson |
First flight | July 21, 2010 |
Introduction | 2010 |
Status | In development |
Developed from | Glasair Sportsman 2+2 |
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The PD-1's wings fold along its sides, and the main landing gear and road engine pod slide aft along special rails, creating a driving configuration. The driving configuration compensates for the rearward center of gravity created by the folded wings, and provides additional stability for road travel.[1]