He built an airplane that could be disassembled after use.

The e-Go aircraft, weighing nearly 300 kg and featuring detachable parts, is being built in the UK.

The e-Go aircraft is compact and has detachable components. Photo: BNPS.

e-Go Aeroplane, a British aircraft company, is developing a single-seat aircraft with detachable components. The e-Go is a glider-style aircraft with a motor. It is small in size with detachable wings and can be easily stored in a garage and transported by tow truck.

The aircraft has wings made of carbon fiber and a fuselage made of aluminum, so its weight is only about 300 kg. When fully assembled, the e-Go has a wingspan of nearly 8 m and a length of nearly 4 m.

The e-Go requires a runway longer than 300 meters for takeoff. It can fly over 500 km at a speed of approximately 167 km/h in three hours. Operating costs are $18 per hour, 90% cheaper than most aircraft of similar size.

The aircraft also received much praise for its maneuverability. It can perform a 360-degree turn in 7.5 seconds, faster than even fighter jets. However, due to the aircraft's compact size, pilots must weigh less than 110 kg and be under 1.8 m tall. They must also possess a license to fly a three-shaft powered glider.

David Boughey and Rich Clabon, CEOs of the e-Go aircraft company, have invested nearly $2 million to produce prototypes and the first product aircraft at the company's facility in Conington, Cambridgeshire, England.

"The e-Go can travel from a garage and take to the sky in a short amount of time. Those who have experienced it have commented that it's very exciting. We've also received attention from many investors around the world. Everything is ready. We will start production as soon as we receive the investment," Boughey said.

According to VNE