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Rowen9 · 01-22-2009, 06:36 PM

I saw this article on the internet and thought how amazing it is to see something that used to only be science fiction or fantasy heading to market. Wonder if I'll be able to afford one

I was wondering if anyone else felt the same.

'Flying Car' Goes to Market
Irene Klotz, Discovery News

Prepare for Takeoff | Discovery News Video Jan. 22, 2009 -- A Boston-area company plans to begin flight tests this year of a two-seater airplane that moonlights as a car.

The aptly named Transition takes a stab at bridging the gap between automobiles and airplanes. Some people call it a flying car. The company designing and selling the vehicle prefers the term "roadable aircraft."

Either way, it boils down to this: You sit down behind the steering wheel, drive to the runway, unfold two wings and take off. You can fly 500 miles on a tank of gas -- regular unleaded -- and when you land, you simply fold up the wings and drive where you want to go. At the end of the day, you fly back, drive home and park inside your garage.

Terrafugia, of Woburn, Mass., is not the first firm to attempt what may be the ultimate hybrid.

JiGsAw · 01-22-2009, 06:40 PM

ya i saw it
but it looks like a car with wings its nothing special

Rowen9 · 01-22-2009, 06:42 PM

true it doesn't look special, but I keep thinking:
What if I could fly to work each morning of home for the weekend without visiting an airport that would be awesome

Devil Bat · 01-22-2009, 06:49 PM

This sounds pretty sick. Its gonna cost a crap load though.

Negatiw · 01-22-2009, 07:58 PM

Fly my little baby , flyyy !!!!!!!

vega · 01-23-2009, 02:08 AM

it's a one way ticket to death town if you get a fender bender in the air ^^

Rowen9 · 01-23-2009, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vega

it's a one way ticket to death town if you get a fender bender in the air ^^

To true. Or what happens if the car stalls?

I suddenly thought of that a while ago.
I wonder if it would coast like a handglidder.

Devil Bat · 01-23-2009, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vega

it's a one way ticket to death town if you get a fender bender in the air ^^

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rowen9

To true. Or what happens if the car stalls?

I suddenly thought of that a while ago.
I wonder if it would coast like a handglidder.

Now I don't want one anymore.

vega · 01-23-2009, 06:15 PM

FYI Boing the airplane makers are making a highway in the sky

01-22-2009, 06:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rowen9 Umagon's Pony Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 859	Prepare Yourself for Takeoff with a Flying Car I saw this article on the internet and thought how amazing it is to see something that used to only be science fiction or fantasy heading to market. Wonder if I'll be able to afford one I was wondering if anyone else felt the same. 'Flying Car' Goes to Market Irene Klotz, Discovery News Prepare for Takeoff \| Discovery News Video Jan. 22, 2009 -- A Boston-area company plans to begin flight tests this year of a two-seater airplane that moonlights as a car. The aptly named Transition takes a stab at bridging the gap between automobiles and airplanes. Some people call it a flying car. The company designing and selling the vehicle prefers the term "roadable aircraft." Either way, it boils down to this: You sit down behind the steering wheel, drive to the runway, unfold two wings and take off. You can fly 500 miles on a tank of gas -- regular unleaded -- and when you land, you simply fold up the wings and drive where you want to go. At the end of the day, you fly back, drive home and park inside your garage. Terrafugia, of Woburn, Mass., is not the first firm to attempt what may be the ultimate hybrid.

01-22-2009, 06:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
JiGsAw Limping Samurai Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: where my coumputer lives Posts: 313	Re: Prepare Yourself for Takeoff with a Flying Car ya i saw it but it looks like a car with wings its nothing special __________________

01-22-2009, 06:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rowen9 Umagon's Pony Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 859	Re: Prepare Yourself for Takeoff with a Flying Car true it doesn't look special, but I keep thinking: What if I could fly to work each morning of home for the weekend without visiting an airport that would be awesome

01-22-2009, 06:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Devil Bat Limit Break Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 15,695 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Prepare Yourself for Takeoff with a Flying Car This sounds pretty sick. Its gonna cost a crap load though. __________________ "I will decide your fate." -Kamen Rider Meteor

01-23-2009, 02:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
vega Ultimate Hokage Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fairfax, Virginia. Posts: 2,092 Blog Entries: 4	Re: Prepare Yourself for Takeoff with a Flying Car it's a one way ticket to death town if you get a fender bender in the air ^^ __________________

01-23-2009, 06:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
vega Ultimate Hokage Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fairfax, Virginia. Posts: 2,092 Blog Entries: 4	Re: Prepare Yourself for Takeoff with a Flying Car FYI Boing the airplane makers are making a highway in the sky __________________

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