the terrafugia transition
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the terrafugia transition
a world with flying cars is now that much closer thanks to the new terrafugia transition a street legal flying
car. the plane can fly in the air like a small plane or fold its wings for driving down the road. terrafugia has
been working on personal aircrafts since 2006 and the transition is the result of their work. the vehicle can
cruise in the air at 115 mph with a range of 460 miles. as a car, the transition has front-wheel drive with
automotive style entry doors and plenty of cargo space. if the idea of flying to work suits you, you can
become a sport pilot in as little as 20 hours of flight time through a special course. but the vehicle will run
you an estimated 194,000 USD.
http://www.terrafugia.com
this "car" is amazing
modular 08.09.09
I WANT ONE
hope is not too expensive
hope is not too expensive
sellout 08.10.09
why? stupid stuff. we need energy solution not flying cars
ding 08.10.09
It's more a driving airplane than flying car, and ugly, and stupid also.
Luschi Locani 08.10.09
i agree. STUPID.
george iba 08.10.09
What's with the haters? what are YOU doing in life? It's probably stupid as well, but a lot less amazing than a flying car. Mostly feedback I see on these blogs is negative and surface-level. More or our worldly problems would get solved if people would stop saying the first thing that comes to mind (ie - it's ugly).
CP 08.11.09
good idea, but should focus on the future of our energy source and a solution to rapidly slow down gas emissions
..e 08.11.09
I think they were so obseced with the idea, that they forgot that flying is not as easy as driving. So just pilots will be able to fly it, like in airplanes...
It looks very funny but unreal for this world.
It looks very funny but unreal for this world.
shinko 08.12.09
i think its really cool.
vivek bangde,INDIA 08.13.09
Ahh.. Human evolution..! It's so nice to see us putting our tecnolological advancements to the test.. I want a flying bicycle.. ( to all those negative poop heads that don't approve: you probably grew up without truly appreciating the freedom of being human.. Learn to imagine..! Dream.! Grow.!)
"ITLBOK" (looklook@me.com) 08.27.09
how could people call this stupid?? sure, it's not for everyone, but it's definitely cool as hell.
chris 09.02.09
I personally like it, being a recreational pilot myself going through a transition to sailplanes, I think this is a fantastic idea and I am personally saving to buy one eventually, through fractional ownership perhaps but definitely planning on getting into one of these as soon as they hit market.
oscar falcón lara 09.17.09
Flying cars are not a new idea but in the end it comes down to practicality. Air traffic controllers can barely keep up with the crowded skies we have, i cant imagine thousands of these over my head, run by people with questionable health, aptitude and skills (only 20 hours lessons?). Im not saying flying cars arent in our future but given the world problems we have i believe the resources are better spent elsewhere.
CV 09.24.09
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