Patent ID: 6224012
Filing Date: 2001-05-01
Classification: B60F,B64C

Abstract:
An airplane and ground travel conveyance combined in one vehicle comprising: a ground support system, a single aerodynamic power source to propel the vehicle in flight and on the ground, means for tilting said power source to a negative pitch angle so that air flow from said power source does not adversely impinge upon other vehicles or objects adjacent to said vehicle during all ground surface operations as well as providing a downward component of thrust to provide ground travel stability against upsetting wind and road forces, said means for tilting further rotating said power source to be aligned to the optimum vehicle angle for flight operations, and said means for tilting is automatically controlled by the position of the ground support system such that contact with the ground tilts said power source to said negative pitch angle during ground operation and loss of contact with the ground tilts said power source to said optimum vehicle angle for flight operations.