Aeronautics and astronautics – Composite aircraft
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-12
2005-04-12
Carone, Michael J. (Department: 3641)
Aeronautics and astronautics
Composite aircraft
C244S219000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06877690
ABSTRACT:
A combination powered parachute and motorcycle modifies an initially conventional motorcycle with the addition of various flight components to provide sustained flight for the machine. A peripheral and overhead safety structure is installed upon the motorcycle, with a second flight engine, propeller, folding propeller guard, and fuel system also installed. The flight engine and all of its systems are completely independent of the conventional motorcycle engine used for surface propulsion. A set of laterally disposed stabilizer wheels is also provided for transition from ground to flight and from flight to ground operation. Lift is provided by a folding parafoil device of either the ram air inflated or partially pneumatically inflated type. For flight operations, the lateral wheels are lowered and extended, the folding propeller guard is extended, and the parafoil is deployed behind the motorcycle, with the parafoil lifting conventionally upon attaining flight speed.
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Carone Michael J.
Litman Richard C.
Palabrica Rick
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