I think this would be worth a look, if it ever comes to be:
MVP.Aero Most Versatile Plane
MVP.Aero turned many heads when first exhibiting its one-of-a-kind entry to Light-Sport Aircraft seaplanes. MVP, for Most Versatile Plane, justifies its namesake by doing more than flying off water.
The creators of MVP have so much in mind for this Light-Sport Aircraft that it takes a while to fully grasp the purpose, that of being a truly useful airplane. MVP doesn’t merely fly you to your lake destination; it cares for you after you arrive. You can even sleep onboard. Intrigued?
The emerging MVP looks to marry the missions of flying and boating. Toward that end, the pilot can fold the wings while on the water, greatly easing docking.
Some of what makes MVP unique are retracting components. Of course, its wheels get out of the way for water landings, but the canopy also retracts manually using a clever mechanically leveraged control. The canopy opens in front of the pusher engine, but does so in such a way that it doesn’t block engine operation or prop spinning. As a pilot taxies to a dock or prepares to beach, MVP offers wide-open visibility with the canopy completely out of his or her way, yet the pilot can continue to operate the engine to guide the aircraft.
Likewise, the instrument panel also can be retracted out of harm’s way; water splashes by thoughtless boaters or weather-generated waves aren’t kind to electronic instruments. The retracting instrument panel does double-duty by giving more access to the MVP’s foldout front deck area.
MVP is made to fly and move well on water or land; you’d expect that. What will further delight you is how you can keep on using MVP after you’re done flying, docking or beaching.
To become a fishing boat, the pilot retracts both canopy and instrumental panel and moves his seat off a front deck pedestal after deploying the stowed “origami” deck elements to make a broad, flat surface. Fishing from the relocated pilot’s seat is easy and comfortable. A companion can relax in the hammock on the aft of MVP, accessing the hammock by walking along the sponson areas without worrying about upsetting the craft. It’s designed to be stable on the water while moving around the craft.
Importantly, the pilot can stow the wings while still in the water, allowing the plane to be docked very easily or even stored inside cozy boathouses.
Or just hit the beach. Come evening, you can erect a tent over the front of the MVP and spend the night comfortable and dry. Sweet!
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