Designer Gilbert Davis flying the prototype Starship Alpha; note the reflexed elevons.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Davis DX-1 Starship Alpha - СШАUSA - 1986

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Davis DX-1 Starship Alpha - СШАUSA - 1986

Starship Alpha flying with wheels down.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Davis DX-1 Starship Alpha - СШАUSA - 1986

Starship Alpha has a 50in diameter adjustable propeller - Gemini will have a 60in diameter unit.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Davis DX-1 Starship Alpha - СШАUSA - 1986

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Davis DX-1 Starship Alpha - СШАUSA - 1986

Split drag rudders open 50° on the Alpha but will open to 60° on Gemini.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Davis DX-1 Starship Alpha - СШАUSA - 1986

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Davis DX-1 Starship Alpha - СШАUSA - 1986

Alpha's cockpit. Note the side controller and arm rest in the wingroot at right. The throttle and other instruments are in the port wingroot. The thick wing allows plenty of elbow room as well as 18ft3 of baggage space outboard of controller at right.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Davis DX-1 Starship Alpha - СШАUSA - 1986

Davis Wing pre-moulded kit parts

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Davis DX-1 Starship Alpha - СШАUSA - 1986

Davis Wing

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Davis DX-1 Starship Alpha - СШАUSA - 1986