Don't Call It a Flying Car, But It Does Fly
While many will call this a flying airplane, Terrafugia is quite clear in their FAQ.
Perfect for trips between 100 and 500 miles, the Transition is not designed to replace anyone's automobile.Air-wise, where the Transition is more at home, it has a range of 450 miles, with a top speed of 115 mph. You can stop into any Chevron or Shell for a fill-up: it uses standard unleaded automotive gasoline.
It's also as big (or rather, bigger) than a Cadillac Escalade, at least width-wise. An Escalade is 79" wide, while the Transition is one inch wider when its wings are folded. The Transition is 6'9" in height, and with wings extended, its wingspan is 27'6". Transforming to or from airplane mode takes 30 seconds.
While the flight was successful, this is just a proof-of-concept model. Customer delivery (they are taking pre-orders) is 2011. Still, it does fly. Watch the flight video attached to this post.
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That was awesome. I want one! :) |
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Who wouldn't? Cheap airfare after all -- do you think by 2015 that ntl airlines are going to begin to declare bankrupcy across the board? |
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That thing could elevate road-rage to new heights!
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Very cool but if everyone could own one there would be Accidents Galore!! |
Yes, and a DUI could take-out an entire apartment complex! |
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Don't you guys watch the Jetsons? They have floating traffic lights to avoid accidents! Super Dave: wouldn't crashing your car into the base of a building do about as much damage as hitting the top of one? Just sayin.. |
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Ha! most people cant handel a 2d enviorment just think if you give them an extra dimention... Save us all!!! |
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Maybe Dave or Marco could review one, as that is sure a piece of 'HotHardware! |
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Didn't the Orville and Wilbur do basically the same thing in 1903 but without all the extra thingies on board that sorta look like a car? All in all be nice to see them become viable. Need a little levity and comic relief in our lives don't you know! Only problem I see is if you have an accident who do you call, AAA or the FFA? |
The Fire Dept. and the Coroner. |
Why the Coroner Dave? |
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Whoa....SuperDave. That is simply kick-@$$! Its like a low powered herrior eh?
I am guessing that was your own car right? :) |
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I'm guessing that thing must be filled with helium! It sure looks realistic, though! |
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I remember that video. The real flying car is pretty awesome. I remember seeing things about flying cars on the discovery channel. |
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One of these days I'll learn to proof any posting so I don't look like an illiterate dumb ass, I meant the FAA! |
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