/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/carter-aviation-tests-airplane-helicopter-hybridCarter Aviation is a research company developing an aircraft that can take off as a helicopter and fly as an airplane. The helicopter capability gives it the ability to land without a runway. It is also more tolerant than an airplane to a...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/carter-aviation-tests-airplane-helicopter-hybridMon, 09 Apr 2012 20:54:19 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:69edc874-d70b-4a4c-b2d2-e853a5362df1DAB1<p>I like it.</p><p>Combining the autogyro wing with stable wings adds a stability for the vehicle that is much better than ultralights or small aircraft.&nbsp; You get improve performance, plus you get the safety factor from a power failure.</p><p>Not sure I would take one to 17,000 feet, but for short hops it would be a quick way to get around and avoid traffic congestion.</p><p>Going big scale could save a lot of lives in times of problems.&nbsp; Think about the Air France aircraft that plunged into the sea.&nbsp; With an autogyro system, they would not have stalled out and they would have settled more gently on the ocean.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I hope they get the financial backing to make this idea work.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Good post,</p><p>DAB</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=14354&AppID=45&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">