Alexander Flyabout D Explained

The Alexander Airplane Company D-1 Flyabout was an early entry into the light aircraft market by the popular biplane aircraft manufacturer.[1] The aircraft was later manufactured by Aircraft Mechanics, Inc.

Design

The D-1 was a conventional landing geared high winged monoplane with side-by-side seating powered by a 350NaN0 Continental engine, with a firewall-mounted fuel tank. The cabin featured doors on both sides of the aircraft.[2] It was the first aircraft certified under new CAA rules for aircraft under 10000NaN0.[3]

Operational history

The prototype's capabilities were demonstrated by flying up to 150000NaN0 above Pikes Peak with the 380NaN0 model.[4] Test pilot Proctor Nichols later reported having flown through a tornado formation in the demonstrator returning from the Cleveland National Air Races.[5]

Variants

D-1
  • First outfitted with a 350NaN0 Continental engine.
    D-2
  • Improved model with Szekely engine.[6]

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    Notes and References

    1. Book: The complete illustrated encyclopedia of the world's aircraft. registration. David Mondey.
    2. none. Popular Aviation. July 1931. 11.
    3. Book: Aircraft year book, Volume 14. Aerospace Industries Association of America. Manufacturers Aircraft Association. Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce of America. American Aviation Publications. 1932.
    4. none. Popular Aviation. November 1931. 35.
    5. none. Popular Aviation. December 1931. 96.
    6. none. Popular Aviation. December 1931. 134.

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