The Airphibian was an American automobile/airplane manufactured in 1946. It was an aluminum-bodied car, built with independent suspension, aircraft-sized wheels, and a six-cylinder 165hp engine. One could easily attach fabric wings and a fuselage to convert the car into a plane. There were 4 prototypes built and approved as Experimental by the FAA. They were built in Danbury, Connecticut by Robert Fulton and Frazer Dougherty. In the mid 1990's, one of the surviving Airphibian's was restored by Fulton III, along with David Dumas and Deborah Hanson. 1946 (MCMXLVI) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... Aluminum is a soft and lightweight metal with a dull silvery appearance, due to a thin layer of oxidation that forms quickly when it is exposed to air. ... A piston and cylinder from a steam engine A cylinder in an internal combustion engine is the space within which a piston travels. ... ... The Federal Aviation Administration is the entity of the United States government which regulates and oversees all aspects of civil aviation in the U.S. // Activities Along with the European Joint Aviation Authorities, the FAA is one of the two main agencies worldwide responsible for the certification of new aircraft. ... City nickname: The Hat City Location in the state of Connecticut County Fairfield County, Connecticut Area  - Total  - Water 114. ... State nickname: The Constitution State Official languages English Capital Hartford Largest city Bridgeport Governor M. Jodi Rell (R) Senators Chris Dodd (D) Joe Lieberman (D) Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 48th 14,371 km² 12. ...