World's first flying car gets official road license
But for the time being just driving, not flying. Still, this is a landmark.
https://www.pal-v.com/ One version weighs 660 kg, price is 500,000 Euros. A second versions costs just half of that. |
Would never trust myself in one of them....far too dangerous in my estimation.
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The car or the driver? :D
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I wouldn't like to see them over populated areas such as towns and cities either. Any resultant fall to earth after a mid-air collision could potentially create mass carnage. |
Although this sounds like a great idea to aid in over congestion on the highways, the end result will be congestion in the skies. Another factor to consider is a lack of navigation aids to rule out in flight collisions.
This is little more than a proof of concept for flying cars. More work is needed before they could be considered safe. |
I reckon they would have to follow established flight paths and adhere to the big book of flight rules and take-off and land at regulated airfields. The big difference being after it lands the operator pushes a button to fold its wings. Then drive directly to the pub for a few cold ones without the need to rent a car or call a taxi.
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... as long as you do not step on the 'clutch' during final approach .. :D
But use will be limited if it cannot start/land vertically.. this is an autogyro and needs speed to take off |
I'd most likely be hanging onto my 'crutch' :)
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I see a change in the way people is getting their driving license.
The classic driving instructor will also have to change on how they are educated. Markus |
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-_S00jFhn0 |
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Yeah, exactly! :) Reminds me of the man who never bordered his submarine without his parachute. |
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