Alexander Flyabout D
The Alexander Airplane Company D-1 Flyabout was an early entry into the light aircraft market by the popular biplane aircraft manufacturer. 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  Continental engine, with a firewall-mounted fuel tank. The cabin featured doors on both sides of the aircraft. It was the first aircraft certified under new CAA rules for aircraft under . Operational history
The prototype's capabilities were demonstrated by flying up to  above Pikes Peak with the  model. Test pilot Proctor Nichols later reported having flown through a tornado formation in the demonstrator returning from the Cleveland National Air Races. Variants
D-1
First outfitted with a  Continental engine. D-2
Improved model with Szekely engine. Specifications (Flyabout D-1)

See also

References

External links
Alexander D-2 registrations

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