An automated towed cargo glider.

Aerocart fits neatly into existing loading operations common across America's regional & national air cargo carriers. It is designed to use the same loading facilities & procedures as the tow planes it is paired with.

Once loaded, Aerocart can be hooked up to its partner tow plane by a single pilot. During hook-up, the tow system is in a retracted state, allowing for operations to be held in close proximity.

Aerocart is designed to fit seamlessly into the ground operations of airports large and small across the United States. It taxis with the tow system in a retracted state, enabling uninterrupted tight maneuvers through congested airport ground environments.

Shortly before takeoff, the tow system extends to add distance between the aircraft.

Aerocart takes off in-tow behind the main aircraft. They minimally impact the performance of their partner tow planes - meaning the two planes together are capable of taking off on the same runways and with similar climb profiles as the primary tow plane is alone. This is true even with engineless Aerocarts due to their extremely aerodynamic designs.

Pictured: Pre-release Aerocart converted from conventional plane being towed during takeoff; engines are on & idled during the procedure.

Aerocart positions itself behind the tow plane to take maximal advantage of the efficiencies afforded by Aerotowing. As such, Aerocart produces minimal drag and therefore a relatively small force on the towline.

The result: the tow plane cruises with Aerocart in tow using only marginally more engine power than when flying independently. This allows Aerocart to achieve industry-leading fuel savings.

Pictured: Pre-release, conversion Aerocart being towed in cruise at altitude. At altitude, the pre-release conversion Aerocart is safetly able to fly with engines idled or off.

Aerocart lands behind its partner plane in tow, touching down shortly after its tow plane reaches ground.