World's First 'Sky-Worthy' Car

"US company shows off vehicle that flies and drives."

US company shows off vehicle that flies and drives can be flown or driven.

One significant drawback to this entire concept of car/plane... where do you get them serviced? Where do you go if you are involved in a simple fender-bender? How do you get to this service? Something as simple as a cracked windscreen would be a significant problem.

A car/plane is a great and fun idea to consider, pretty cool, and might actually solve some problems. Just not practical, in the practical sense. I don't see that changing anytime soon.

I agree. Perhaps in the very rare instance of someone who goes from home to airport to work or somewhere else for some reason this might be a good alternative. But you also need to be a pilot. Yeah, I'm really having a hard time seeing how this is practical.

There's a huge safety hurdle to overcome. I guess putting on your lipstick and brushing your hair can still be done, after takeoff so the lady pilots can fly it, too.

But, do I need an A&P mechanic to service it?

I'm not too worried, it costs at least $4,000.00USD to become a private pilot and then there's the initial cost of the contraption.

Doesn't look like it will do well in a cross wind on the ground, either.

I think rich, experienced pilots who live in remote loccations or have their own island will buy it.

"I guess putting on your lipstick and brushing your hair can still be done, after takeoff so the lady pilots can fly it, too."

Oooh, I believe a few members will bristle over this one. Good luck.

"I think rich, experienced pilots who live in remote loccations or have their own island will buy it."

I only know two rich, experienced pilots who live in remote loccations, and I agree they are possible customers. These characters are not too concerned with the practicality of things they desire. I would bet one of them has already ordered one or two of those twin-barrel .45ACP pistols.

Well, if there are male members who wear lipstick while flying, maybe they should be "outed".

Perish the thought...

Testing and certification

Civil certification was gained in 1956 under the auspices of the Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA)

This was the Taylor Aerocar

This is not the first successful effort at designing and building a flying car - that was many years ago - do a google search - in fact a couple of that first successful attempt are still airworthy!!!!