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The Transition^® Proof of Concept

On a blustery winter morning, Col. Phil Meeter, USAFR (Ret.) made history by successfully flying the Transition^® aircraft for the first time. It was March 5th, 2009 in Plattsburgh, NY when the Transition^® dramatically began its flight test program!

A series of flight tests followed the initial flight demonstrating the viability and capabilities of an aircraft that can also drive legally on the road. The flight test program was completed several months later. This was followed by a year of design improvements and modifications. The updated design of the Transition^® can be seen here.

Below are a set of photos documenting the Transition^® Proof of Concept.

At Plattsburgh International Airport looking over Lake Champlain	The Transition and Chase Plane during May 2009 Testing	An Alpha-Beta Probe was used to gather extensive flight data.
Camera and weather stations were positioned near the runway.	Dramatic skies during a break in the weather	The Chase Truck and the Transition® at the conclusion of a testing day
First Flight View from chase plane.	First Flight View from chase truck.	First Flight View from runway.
The Terrafugia Transition&reg flying in formation with the chase aircraft.	The Terrafugia Transition&reg shortly after takeoff.	A view from the back as the Terrafugia Transition® flies away from the camera.
The Terrafugia Transition&reg taking off of runway 17 at Plattsburgh International Airport.	The Terrafugia Transition&reg taxiing to the runway at sunrise.	The Terrafugia Transition&reg after being pulled out of the hangar.
Test Pilot Phil Meteer at Plattsburgh International Airport in New York.	Pre-dawn preparations at Plattsburgh International Airport in New York.	At Lawrence Mun. Airport in North Andover, MA
The Transition® offers true door- to-door transportation for pilots.	The Transition® has rear wheel drive on the road.	The Transition® uses high- octane unleaded auto gas.
Engineer Andrew Heafitz & Test Pilot Phil Meteer during testing.	The Transition® is only 6'9" tall and 80" wide with wings folded.	The Transition® on display at the Museum of Science
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