After testing of radio-controlled models, the 26 foot manned Aereon 26 was flown. The model designation indicated the length of the craft. The 26 was originally 26 feet long, but was extended to 27 ft 6 in when more area was added to the control surfaces. The FAA assignment of N2627 as a registration was a coincidence.
Built as a pre-prototype, the Aereon 26 is a hybrid vehicle combining aerodynamic and aerostatic lift.
Flying by December 1970.
All Aero 