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vlmagee · 11-18-2004, 09:06 AM

Adam Aircraft www.adamaircraft.com is building two new airplanes that are flying; the inline twin propellor plane, the A500, is close to certification. They aren't conceived as commuter planes "from the countryside to London", but the jet, the A700, is expected to be the first of a new breed of "air taxis". These are for business users primarily, and would be used to go from one city to another, but would be available for hire from air taxi companies, much as a limo is today for a local trip.

I mention Adam only because their planes are already flying, and built using totally modern technology which makes them safe and easy to fly as well as very economical compared to today's equivalent planes. They are built using carbon composite, and include newly designed elements (such as the seats), which are dramatically improved over what exists today. The private planes flying today are built based on technology from the 1970s.

I do the Adam web site, and my husband works for them (the disclaimer), but for those of you who are airplane buffs, I suggest that you take a look at their web site. For some GL content, I can add that Bob Doidge is a big airplane buff (the bathroom at Grant Avenue Studio has a window seat with about 200 magazines, of which 199 are about planes), and he already knew all about the A500.

Again, before you worry about the price, these planes are intended for individuals and businesses that need to travel frequently and require the speed and convenience of a personal aircraft. It is not intended for you or me. Well, not until we win the lottery.

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Valerie Magee

Visit my business site at mageenet.biz, Hamilton Camp's Offical Web Site at hamiltoncamp.com , and Cathy Cowette's web site at cathycowette.com. Also visit Dr. Jack's Lightfoot page.

11-18-2004, 09:06 AM	#6
vlmagee Senior Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Ballston Spa, NY Posts: 724	Adam Aircraft www.adamaircraft.com is building two new airplanes that are flying; the inline twin propellor plane, the A500, is close to certification. They aren't conceived as commuter planes "from the countryside to London", but the jet, the A700, is expected to be the first of a new breed of "air taxis". These are for business users primarily, and would be used to go from one city to another, but would be available for hire from air taxi companies, much as a limo is today for a local trip. I mention Adam only because their planes are already flying, and built using totally modern technology which makes them safe and easy to fly as well as very economical compared to today's equivalent planes. They are built using carbon composite, and include newly designed elements (such as the seats), which are dramatically improved over what exists today. The private planes flying today are built based on technology from the 1970s. I do the Adam web site, and my husband works for them (the disclaimer), but for those of you who are airplane buffs, I suggest that you take a look at their web site. For some GL content, I can add that Bob Doidge is a big airplane buff (the bathroom at Grant Avenue Studio has a window seat with about 200 magazines, of which 199 are about planes), and he already knew all about the A500. Again, before you worry about the price, these planes are intended for individuals and businesses that need to travel frequently and require the speed and convenience of a personal aircraft. It is not intended for you or me. Well, not until we win the lottery. ------------------ Valerie Magee Visit my business site at mageenet.biz, Hamilton Camp's Offical Web Site at hamiltoncamp.com , and Cathy Cowette's web site at cathycowette.com. Also visit Dr. Jack's Lightfoot page.