Plane Driven PD-1

PD-1
Prototype PD-1 in 2010
Role Roadable aircraft
National origin United States of America
Manufacturer Plane Driven, Stoddard-Hamilton Aircraft
Designer Trey Johnson
First flight July 21, 2010
Introduction 2010
Status In development
Developed from Glasair Sportsman 2+2

The Plane Driven PD-1 is a modification to the Glasair Sportsman 2+2 to convert it into a practical roadable aircraft. The approach is novel in that it uses a mostly stock aircraft with a modified landing gear "pod" that carries a separate engine for road propulsion.

The PD-1's wings fold along its sides, and the main landing gear and road engine pod slide aft along special rails, creating a driving configuration. The driving configuration compensates for the rearward center of gravity created by the folded wings, and provides additional stability for road travel.

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