World's first flying car gets official road license

Skybird · 10-29-20, 08:52 AM

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.

Jimbuna · 10-29-20, 10:35 AM

Would never trust myself in one of them....far too dangerous in my estimation.

Skybird · 10-29-20, 10:43 AM

The car or the driver?

Jimbuna · 10-29-20, 10:53 AM

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The car or the driver?

Both if I'm to be totally honest.

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.

Commander Wallace · 10-29-20, 10:57 AM

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.

Rockstar · 10-29-20, 11:09 AM

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.

Aktungbby · 10-29-20, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Would never trust myself in one of them....far too dangerous in my estimation.

C'MON NOW! I'll ship you some of my Aricept and a $2 Buck Chuck Chardonnay to handle that Badaß dashboard!

Jimbuna · 10-29-20, 12:27 PM

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C'MON NOW! I'll ship you some of my Aricept and a $2 Buck Chuck Chardonnay to handle that Badaß dashboard!

No thanks. I'd rather spend the remaining few years of my life in a safer environment.

Catfish · 10-29-20, 12:28 PM

... as long as you do not step on the 'clutch' during final approach ..

But use will be limited if it cannot start/land vertically.. this is an autogyro and needs speed to take off

Jimbuna · 10-29-20, 12:32 PM

I'd most likely be hanging onto my 'crutch'

mapuc · 10-29-20, 12:35 PM

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

Aktungbby · 10-29-20, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

No thanks. I'd rather spend the remaining few years of my life in a safer environment.

Kobe Bryant shoulda listened to U BBY! He had $500,000,000 yet to spend and you"ve got that "gold plated retirement'' as U put it onetime

...Probably why I, and my retired boat captain opted for a sailboat instead of Cessnas!

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... as long as you do not step on the 'clutch' during final approach ..

But use will be limited if it cannot start/land vertically.. this is an autogyro and needs speed to take off

Badaß idea!

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

I'd most likely be hanging onto my 'crutch'

and crotch! just as the steering wheel airbag goes off

...assuming there is one on this jalopy??

My own sense of augury see me augerin' in in this contraption!

Catfish · 10-29-20, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Aktungbby

[...] and crotch! just as the steering wheel airbag goes off

...assuming there is one on this jalopy??

My own sense of augury see me augerin' in in this contraption!

Just augerin' on

Dowly · 10-29-20, 03:40 PM

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World's first flying car gets official road license

Skybird · 10-29-20, 04:17 PM

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Yeah, exactly!

Reminds me of the man who never bordered his submarine without his parachute.

10-29-20, 08:52 AM	#1
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,553 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

10-29-20, 10:35 AM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Would never trust myself in one of them....far too dangerous in my estimation. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

10-29-20, 10:43 AM	#3
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,553 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	The car or the driver? __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

10-29-20, 11:09 AM	#6
Rockstar Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 11,876 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ Guardian of the honey and nuts Let's assume I'm right, it'll save time.

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Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 16,897 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	... as long as you do not step on the 'clutch' during final approach .. But use will be limited if it cannot start/land vertically.. this is an autogyro and needs speed to take off __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.

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Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,017 Downloads: 360 Uploads: 0	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.

10-29-20, 12:32 PM	#10
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I'd most likely be hanging onto my 'crutch' __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

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mapuc Fleet Admiral Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 17,947 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	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