Comet
Portman Academy of Motoring and Aviation
Contents
History
The Portman Academy of Motoring and Aviation was registered at the beginning of 1910, and the same year produced the Comet Aerocycle. Nothing further was heard of the company or the aircraft, and the company was dissolved in 1913.
Company References
- British Aircraft Before The Great War, Michael H. Goodall and Albert E. Tagg (Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 2001)
Project Data
| Project No | Type No | Name | Alternative Name(s) | Year | Spec (Requirement) | Status | Qty | Description | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerocycle | 1910 | Proj | 0 | 1S cycle powered monoplane | 1, 2 |
Project References
- British Aircraft Before The Great War, Michael H. Goodall and Albert E. Tagg (Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 2001)
- London Standard 12 Mar 1910
Production Details and Type Description
Aerocycle
A bicycle with a superstructure added to mount a monoplane wing, featuring considerable taper and dihedral. The cyclist/pilot's efforts drove the bicycle rear wheel and a tractor propeller.
A bicycle with a superstructure added to mount a monoplane wing, featuring considerable taper and dihedral. The cyclist/pilot's efforts drove the bicycle rear wheel and a tractor propeller.
| Specification | |||||
| Span | Length | Height | Wing Area | Empty Wt | Max AUW |
| 23 ft | 13 ft | ||||
| 7.01 m | 3.96 m | ||||
Project only, not built.
Total Comet Production0