Geobat Flying Saucer

Structural integrity is believed to be one of the main advantages of saucer aircraft. Because the Geobat wings are joined, a unique blend of lifting body and conventional wing technology is created.

How does it fly?

It is powered by a typical piston powered aircraft engine using a pusher prop for forward propulsion. An advanced rudder and elevator control system is designed into the saucershape. The large opening in the middle of the craft allows ailerons to be positioned both forward and aft of the lateral axis, therby maximizing athe air deflection.

Applications?

It can be built as a small radio controlled jet or prop plane and even made electric. It would make an excellent stealthy reconnassince vehicle. And of course the logical conclusion is its feasibility as a manned aircraft.

Possibilities?

It is also easily scaled up to virtually any size. The possibliities range from low powered ultra light kit planes to highly sophisticated high speed jet versions. A manned version has not yet been built but is in the planning stages as we speak.

Advantages This flying saucer airfoil is believed to be superior in many ways to typical small fixed wing aircraft such as: Increased lift due to the flying wing design reduced weight due to virtually all of surface area being used for lift Structural integrity far greater than typical fixed wing aircraft Exceptional aerobatic and menauvering ability especially with rolls Lower radar signature and easily stealth adapted Extremely stable in flight Simple design and construction Design can easily be scaled up or down

 

Recent Exposure

The Geobat has appeared in the april 1997 issue of Popular Science magazine in the Whats new section. As a result, it has caught the attention of the United States Department of Defense who are interested in the craft for possible military applications. The Geobat also was nominated as one of the top ten finalists in the aerospace category by the 2000 Discover Magazine Awards for Technological Innovation.

The Geobat is the first perfectly circular aircraft design capable of being fully aerobatic.

Manned Version?

Imagine going to an air show and seeing a Geobat performing the same aerobatic maneuvers typically associated with stunt aircraft. Skyblade is concept craft based on the geobat designs. We hope to combine VTOL (Vertical Takeoff and Landing) technology with the Geobat concept in the future for the manned craft. As our research progresses we will keep you informed of updates on the website under our whats new section.

Inventor Jack M. Jones at left seen holding two of his radio controlled prototypes, a 36" diameter, .35 electric Geobat (in his hand) and a 40" diameter, .60 fueled Geobat.

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	The Geobat Flying Saucer is a highly advanced circular airfoil design. It is extremely stable in flight and can perform aerial menauvers typical of high performance aircraft. The wing configuration produces an impressive roll rate. Because of its circular edge it also is a very stealthy aircraft.
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