Flying Car Progress

[kolibri282]

The Terrafugia has just completed a first flight between two airports of 35 minutes duration.

https://www.risingkashmir.com/Flyin...tory--completes-first-inter-city-flight-69397

In the text below we find the information that:
"In the US, the Federal Aviation Administration recently granted Terrafugia's roadable airplane a special certificate in the light sport category (S-LSA), making it legal for flight."
https://www.engadget.com/aircar-first-inter-city-flight-092852060.html

It seems they have solved all technical problems so let's keep our fingers crossed they also clear all bureaucratic hurdles to obtain air and road certification!

 

[bugflyer]

The Terrafugia has just completed a first flight between two airports of 35 minutes duration.

https://www.risingkashmir.com/Flyin...tory--completes-first-inter-city-flight-69397

In the text below we find the information that:
"In the US, the Federal Aviation Administration recently granted Terrafugia's roadable airplane a special certificate in the light sport category (S-LSA), making it legal for flight."
https://www.engadget.com/aircar-first-inter-city-flight-092852060.html

It seems they have solved all technical problems so let's keep our fingers crossed they also clear all bureaucratic hurdles to obtain air and road certification!

That's not Terrafugia

smiles,
Charles

 

[okikuma]

As an automobile, the vehicle will need to meet the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) safety regulations, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emissions standards, and the more strict State of California emissions standards to be able to be licensed in all 50 states.

Wayne

 

[C. Beaty]

Molt Taylor reincarnated?

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[C. Beaty]

https://www.makesthatdidntmakeit.com/aerocar

 

[loftus]

Still waiting on a design that could compete commercially and practically at each level with existing aircraft and existing automobile designs. Too many compromises have to be made. Even seaplanes are a poor substitute for a good boat for the same reason.

 

[Hydro Pilot]

Every flying car I've seen needs an airport for takeoff and an airport for landing. What are the odds of commuters having those near their source and destination AND allow you to drive on and off the runways? What scares me though is the way the FAA tends to bend with public opinion over safety as they have done with things like drone delivery. I can forsee the day when you won't need a pilot license for a flying car much like you don't need a license to drive a boat. Just buy and fly.