Alexander Flyabout D
Template:Short description Template:Infobox aircraft The Alexander Airplane Company D-1 Flyabout was an early entry into the light aircraft market by the popular biplane aircraft manufacturer.[1] The aircraft was later manufactured by Aircraft Mechanics, Inc.
Design
The D-1 was a conventional landing geared high winged monoplane with side-by-side seating powered by a 35 hp (26 kW) Continental engine, with a firewall-mounted fuel tank. The cabin featured doors on both sides of the aircraft.[2] It was the first aircraft certified under new CAA rules for aircraft under 1,000 lb (454 kg).[3]
Operational history
The prototype's capabilities were demonstrated by flying up to 15,000 ft (4,572 m) above Pikes Peak with the 38 hp (28 kW) model.[4] Test pilot Proctor Nichols later reported having flown through a tornado formation in the demonstrator returning from the Cleveland National Air Races.[5]
Variants
- D-1
- First outfitted with a 35 hp (26 kW) Continental engine.
- D-2
- Improved model with Szekely engine.[6]
Specifications (Flyabout D-1)
Data from Popular Aviation
General characteristics
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See also
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
References
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.David Mondey. The complete illustrated encyclopedia of the world's aircraft.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Popular Aviation: 11. July 1931.
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Popular Aviation: 35. November 1931.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: untitled periodical (link) - ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Popular Aviation: 96. December 1931.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: untitled periodical (link) - ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Popular Aviation: 134. December 1931.
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