The latest PD-X configuration has been driven with great success. Even the curious police officers who stopped to query PD-X were pleased with what they saw. Although there was a bit of discussion at the toll booth as to whether PD-X should pay auto or motorcycle fare, motorcycle fees were paid . There were many [...]
Special Announcement from Plane Driven
The team at Plane Driven is committed to making our next public appearance only when we have a finished product ready for sale. Therefore, we will not be making a showing at EAA Airventure at Oshkosh in July of 2011. We wish to thank all of those who have been following our progress for their [...]
Plane Driven’s new drive engine configuration sports 100 horsepower
Plane Driven’s new drive engine configuration sports 100 horsepower with five speed paddle shifting and automatic clutches. Extensive road testing is underway to confirm reliability and performance.Test drivers are reporting that speeds of 75 MPH are easy, with power to spare. New suspension and steering systems are in the design and mockup stage. – Wally Anderson
Generations: Molt Taylor, Aerocar, and Plane Driven
Around 1950, Molt Taylor produced what is considered by most to be the first viable roadable aircraft. His thoughts are still relevant as new designs of the roadable aircraft are developed. Click title “Generations” for video.
PD-X reaches 73 MPH in drive-mode with power to spare
Design and construction continues on the PD-X with new 100 HP system that has taken the vehicle to 73 MPH in drive-mode with power to spare. A new four wheel independent suspension system is in development. The new Twin Pod design mockup has meet or exceed the design goals in extensive flight testing, including cruise [...]
Historic First Flight and Flying Sequence of Roadable Airplane, PD-1
A quick look at at the historic first flight and flying sequence of the PD-1, along with a brief description of the process behind the PD-1 and its development.
Plane Driven to begin R&D on the PD-X
After a tremendously encouraging response by the aviation community to the Roadable Sportsman called PD-1 at Oshkosh in 2010, the company of Plane Driven has now entered into further research of the design with a new test version that will be called PD-X. PD-X will be an evolving and refining design leading to a final [...]
New Configuration of the Plane Driven aircraft called PD-X reaches 15,000 ft
The performance goal of 140 mph and high altitude cruise has been reached on a return trip from the east coast. Using a new design configuration called the PD-X the test aircraft reached 15,000 ft. Trey Johnson states the new configuration for the plane is meeting the new design goals. “We will only continue to [...]
EAA Features Plane Driven’s Roadable Airplane
EAA’s John Nicholson caught up with Trey Johnson, the man behind “Plane Driven,” and learns about the history involved in pursing the dream.
