First flying sports car

SUBMAN1 · 07-11-06, 11:36 AM

Couldn't the first flying sports car (No - the old beetle doesn't count) at least look better than this?

Yuck!

-S

http://www.labicheaerospace.com/

SUBMAN1 · 07-11-06, 11:37 AM

One more thing. It is being shown at Oshkosh this year, so I might as well head up to Airlington airport and check it out.

Scratch that - it won't be at Arlington this year.

-S

PS. Going to Oshkosh might be entertaining however. I think I am a little late though.

STEED · 07-11-06, 12:38 PM

How crass can they get. :rotfl:

The Avon Lady · 07-11-06, 02:01 PM

SUBMAN1 · 07-12-06, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by The Avon Lady

Perfect reply! That is about how I feel about it too. I remember this old movie too!

-S

07-12-06, 12:35 PM

Did you ever read the book? Better than the movie, and written by Ian (James Bond) Fleming.

Also, there was a flying car back when I was young:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerocar_Aerocar

SUBMAN1 · 07-12-06, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Did you ever read the book? Better than the movie, and written by Ian (James Bond) Fleming.

Also, there was a flying car back when I was young:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerocar_Aerocar

Never did read the book and no - I did not know it was Ian Flemming that wrote it!

I mentioned the old bug conversion above - that doesn't count as a sports car in my book. That thing never went anywhere. Boeings museum of flight has one, and that Aerocar not only looks questionable to fly (With great room for center of grav changes), but it also looks unsafe to drive! I guess it works OK though no one ever bought em.

-S

07-12-06, 12:48 PM

I forgot to put that in-it's not a sports car to me either. I just thought I'd mention it. Actor/comedian Bob Cummings used one in his second TV show, The New Bob Cummings Show. He'd tow the airplane parts around on a trailer.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054521/

These guys are working on a new one:
http://www.aerocar.com/

STEED · 07-12-06, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Did you ever read the book? Better than the movie, and written by Ian (James Bond) Fleming.

Well blow me down, I never knew that.

The Avon Lady · 07-12-06, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Did you ever read the book? Better than the movie, and written by Ian (James Bond) Fleming.

Q's first invention.

07-13-06, 11:21 AM

:rotfl: Never thought of that!

kiwi_2005 · 07-13-06, 07:35 PM

Does it come with Airbags in the steering wheel or parachutes?

07-14-06, 12:21 PM

Neither...

Pixie dust!

07-11-06, 11:36 AM	#1
SUBMAN1 Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11,866 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	First flying sports car Couldn't the first flying sports car (No - the old beetle doesn't count) at least look better than this? Yuck! -S http://www.labicheaerospace.com/ __________________

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SUBMAN1 Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11,866 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	One more thing. It is being shown at Oshkosh this year, so I might as well head up to Airlington airport and check it out. Scratch that - it won't be at Arlington this year. -S PS. Going to Oshkosh might be entertaining however. I think I am a little late though. __________________ Last edited by SUBMAN1; 07-11-06 at 11:46 AM.

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STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	How crass can they get. :rotfl: __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

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Sailor Steve Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Did you ever read the book? Better than the movie, and written by Ian (James Bond) Fleming. Also, there was a flying car back when I was young: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerocar_Aerocar Last edited by Sailor Steve; 07-12-06 at 12:39 PM.

07-12-06, 12:48 PM	#8
Sailor Steve Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	I forgot to put that in-it's not a sports car to me either. I just thought I'd mention it. Actor/comedian Bob Cummings used one in his second TV show, The New Bob Cummings Show. He'd tow the airplane parts around on a trailer. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054521/ These guys are working on a new one: http://www.aerocar.com/

07-13-06, 11:21 AM	#11
Sailor Steve Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	:rotfl: Never thought of that!

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kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	Does it come with Airbags in the steering wheel or parachutes? __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

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Sailor Steve Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Neither... Pixie dust!