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Old July 6th 07, 06:16 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt,rec.aviation.piloting
Paul Tomblin
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Default FWIW, Moller Again ?

In a previous article, "Al G" said:
GROUND-EFFECT VEHICLE PRODUCTION LAUNCHED
Moller International has completed tooling for its M200G volantor, a small,
"Jetson-like" two-passenger vehicle designed to take-off and land
vertically. The M200G is saucer-shaped, about the size of a small
automobile, and is intended for operation continuously about 10 feet above
ground level. "It's the ultimate off-road vehicle, able to travel over any
surface," claimed Dr. Paul Moller, CEO. He further claimed the M200G could
speed up to 50 mph over a variety of terrain because the electronics keep
the craft stabilized at no more than 10 feet altitude, where extra lift is
obtained from operating near the ground. For more information, visit
www.Moller.com.


Funny how the 1953 Avro Aircar was a saucer-shaped aircraft intended to
fly at altitude but they couldn't get it out of ground effect. History
repeats itself?


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