Aeroamphibious Project

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Prior Art
This page established October 12th, 2009.

I conceived and fabricated a full scale Aeroamphibious in 1977 as my Ohio State University graduate project and published it on http://www.CreativityPool.com 03-26-2003.

Further Development
There are no known new developments since this page originally went online on October 12th, 2009.

General Considerations
Ducted fan propulsion for all modes -- double jointed reciprocating front wheel arm roots for bank-ability on water/land and wing deployment -- perpendicular to wing cord retractable laminated wing surfaces -- 180 degree rotatable front wheel/headlight assembly for transition to/from water/land modes -- canopy rotatable 90 degrees for entry/exit and left open for 'convertible' mode.

Problem Analysis
This project requires talent from most engineering professions and if not ultra-lite, sport, or home built in USA it would cost millions and years to pass FAA certifications. This is why it is being open sourced.

Further Requirements
It is hoped that this Aeroamphibious Project will evolve into a R/C model and full scale kits. Until then a X-Plane version would be a great starting point.

Approaches
Open for suggestions.

Solution
Open for suggestions.