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DuoTrek™ Hybrid VTOL Personal Vehicle
Preliminary Specifications
Quiet VTOL neighborhood operation
Total empty weight 689 lbs
Total takeoff weight 1195 lbs
Estimated cruise speed 150 mph
Useful range up to 350 miles*
2 passengers plus baggage
Diesel fuel, Jet-A, kerosene
* Depending on passenger/cargo loading
The DuoTrek hybrid VTOL personal vehicle is being developed for incredibly safe, quiet, and efficient neighborhood or rural operations without the need for airports or battery recharging. It uses heavy fuel (#2 diesel) which, unlike aviation gas (avgas), is non-explosive, inexpensive, and readily available. Easily ground maneuverable by one person, the ducted fans can be tilted out of the way reducing the footprint to that of an automobile. Computer assisted fly-by-wire control and stability make it easy to operate with minimal training.
Development Timeline
COMPLETED – Ducted fan design and wind tunnel testing under a $5MM DARPA contract in conjunction with NASA Ames
COMPLETED – Airframe and control systems preliminary design and engineering
COMPLETED – Teaming relationships in place with key powerplant and electric motor vendor partners
Immediate Positions
Lead aircraft technician/A&P mechanic; FBW control systems engineer/developer/programmer; Systems/electrical engineer
Please respond with one page cover letter, background information, availability and compensation requirements to Applied VTOL Concepts, Los Altos, CA - Attn: Mike Moshier, CEO/CTO (mwmoshier@gmail.com)