For the past year our team of dedicated engineers has been focused on improving the design of the Transition®. And they have succeeded. After over a year of hard work, we are very excited to release the updated design of the Transition® on July 26, 2010 at 10:30 am at AirVenture Oshkosh!
We want to be clear that the next prototype of the Transition® will not be at Oshkosh this year -- it's under construction now. (See below for an update.) However, we will have models, computer graphics, and videos of the new design as well as the original POC vehicle on static display.
Events of interest during the week include:
Monday: 10:30 am - Press conference and next generation design unveiling in our exhibit, space 23
Tuesday: 8:30 am - CEO/CTO Carl Dietrich presents "Terrafugia's New Design", Pavilion 08
Wednesday: 10:00 am - COO Anna Dietrich joins Women in Aviation (WAI) on EAA Radio
Friday: 8:30 am - CEO/CTO Carl Dietrich presents "EAA and Terrafugia", Pavilion 11
Saturday: 1:00 pm - CEO/CTO Carl Dietrich presents "Terrafugia's New Design", Pavilion 04
We are in the same location as we were last year. For those of you who missed last year, we are in booth 23 which is located across from the yellow AOPA tent. If you enter the new main gate on the grounds, immediately head down the road that angles 45 degrees to the left -- we will be down near the next side entrance gate on your left. We hope to see you at Oshkosh!
Women in Aviation International Annual Conference, Orlando, FL: Februaray 25-27, 2010
"Aviation -- It's a Small World"
A celebration of all things aviation with women from around the world at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, this was a great conference!
Terrafugia's COO Anna Mracek Dietrich was one of the keynote speakers on Friday, February 26. Participants in the 2010 WAI Conference were immersed in the tactics and strategies necessary for successful aviation careers.
While the Proof of Concept stayed behind in Boston, members of Terrafugia's team will be on hand to answer questions and share the latest news. Photos and updates from the show can be found on Terrafugia's Facebook page.
More information about the show can be found here.
Aerospacefest, McAuliffe-Shepard Discover Center, Concord, NH: April 30 - May 2, 2010
The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center hosted its first annual Aerospacefest 2010 from Friday, April 30 through Sunday, May 2.
The three-day event kicked off Friday night with presentations by Terrafugia and guest speaker Doris Seastream and a special presentation on “Zero Gravity for Amateurs”. Aerospacefest celebratee the space sciences and aeronautics with numerous activities, demonstrations, speakers and exhibitors from all over the country. Visitors from all ages and backgrounds had the opportunity to meet key players in the aerospace industry. Other activities included rocket launching, a telescope night, games, and the premiere of an all new planetarium show.
U.S. Sport Aviation Expo, Sebring, FL:
January 21 - 24, 2010
The U.S. Sport Aviation Expo was held from January 21 - 24, 2010 at the Sebring Regional Airport in Florida. Thanks to everyone who came to say hello and make this another great event for Terrafugia!
Richard Gersh and Laurence Bonneau
at Sebring 2010
EAA 106 NorthEast LSA Vendor Showcase
September 13, 2009
The Proof of Concept aircraft was on static display at Lawrence Municipal Airport (KLWM) in North Andover, MA on Sunday September 13 for the EAA 106 NorthEast LSA Vendor Showcase. The event included presentations and displays from a number of Light Spot Aircraft manufacturers.
EAA AirVenture, Oshkosh, WI
July 27 - August 2, 2009
This summer marked Terrafugia's fourth year as exhibitors at the EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI. By all accounts it was our best yet. We continue to be a major draw: with overall show attendance up from last year, calm moments were few and far between around the Proof of Concept for the entire week. Thank you to all of you that came by to show your support! Appearances by the Airbus 380, Burt Rutan's WhiteKnightTwo, and the crew of US Airways Flight 1549 highlighted the week's events. Terrafugia's CEO & CTO Carl Dietrich also gave two very well-attended forums over the course of the week describing the testing program that the Proof of Concept completed this past spring.
More information about the show can be found here.
Smithsonian Institution National Air & Space Museum "Become a Pilot Family Day", Dulles International Airport, June 20, 2009
The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum hosted "Become a Pilot Family Day" at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center at the Dulles International Airport outside Washington, D.C. in Chantilly, VA on June 20, 2009. The Transition Proof of Concept was on exhibit to do its part in inspiring the next generation of pilots.
More information about the event can be found here.
Greenwich Concours d'Elegance, Greenwich, CT
June 6-7, 2009
The Greenwich Concours d'Elegance, billed as a festival of speed and style, showcases classic and modern cars, boats and aircraft. Exhibition is by invitation only and Terrafugia was pleased to have the Transition Proof of Concept included on both days of the event.
A special thanks to the show organizers for awarding Terrafugia the "Most Innovative Car" Award for the weekend!
More information about the Concours can be found here.
Executive Flyers' Spring into Flying Expo
May 30, 2009
The Terrafugia Transition Proof of Concept joined Executive Flyers Aviation at Lawrence Municipal Airport (KLWM) in North Andover, MA on Saturday, May 30, 2009 for their Spring into Flying Expo. Lawrence Airport is where Terrafugia conducted much of the low and mid speed drive and taxi testing with the Proof of Conecpt. The Expo runs 10am - 3pm and is a great opportunity to learn about flight training options and how the Transition can expand your personal transportation freedom!
More information about the Expo, and registration, can be found here.
The Transition Proof of Concept was on hand to support the FAA New England Aviation Safety Expo at Daniel Webster College in Nashua, NH on Saturday May 2, 2009. By giving pilots the option to land and drive, the Transition brings a new level of safety and flexibility to personal aviation. Terrafugia CEO/CTO Carl Dietrich also spoke at the Expo.
Terrafugia's first time at the Sun N Fun event in Lakeland, FL was a great success. The Transition Proof of Concept was be on static display, conducting regular wing folding demonstrations.
More information about the show can be found here.
Terrafugia was featured in the Sun 'n Fun Today newspaper on Saturday, April 25, 2009. If you didn't get your copy at the show, you can see a copy of the front page here.
Additional News Coverage of the Event:
Focus TV covered Terrafugia's exhibit at Sun 'n Fun. Click here to watch.
May 3, 2009: "Flying Car is no pie in the sky dream" online; PDF
US Sport Aviation Expo, Sebring, FL
Jan. 22 - 25, 2009
Terrafugia participated in the strong start that Light Sport Aircraft saw in 2009 with an exhibit at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, FL. Crowds and interest were both strong with many attendees sharing the excitement of and well-wishes for Terrafugia's ongoing powered testing program.
Proof of Concept at the Museum of Science, Boston: Dec. 18, '08 thru Jan 4, '09
The Proof of Concept Transition® will be on display in the Blue Wing of the Museum of Science, Boston from December 18, 2008 through January 4, 2009. More information can be found here.
