Post by dit on Aug 16, 2010 12:10:07 GMT
Knowing James's interest in this form of transport, perhaps he might think of treating himself?
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a flying car!
Have you ever been stuck in a queue of traffic and wished you could simply take-off into the sky and avoid the jam? Well, now you can!
Categorised as a 'light sport' aircraft, the first flying car is going into production in the US after air authorities declared it legal to take-off.
The Terrafugia Transition which can legally drive on the road and has a 100bhp engine capable of powering it along at 90mph. And, thanks to its folding wings and rear facing propeller it can cruise through the air at a speedy 115mph.
One of the major advantages of the Transition over ordinary light aircraft is safety - in the event of inclement weather, it can simply drive home instead of either being grounded or flying in unsafe conditions. It also saves pilots from having to sort out a lift home from the airport.
Costing a reasonable £130,000, the flying car requires owners to have a license of just 20 hours flying time, making it much easier to obtain than a full private licence.
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a flying car!
Have you ever been stuck in a queue of traffic and wished you could simply take-off into the sky and avoid the jam? Well, now you can!
Categorised as a 'light sport' aircraft, the first flying car is going into production in the US after air authorities declared it legal to take-off.
The Terrafugia Transition which can legally drive on the road and has a 100bhp engine capable of powering it along at 90mph. And, thanks to its folding wings and rear facing propeller it can cruise through the air at a speedy 115mph.
One of the major advantages of the Transition over ordinary light aircraft is safety - in the event of inclement weather, it can simply drive home instead of either being grounded or flying in unsafe conditions. It also saves pilots from having to sort out a lift home from the airport.
Costing a reasonable £130,000, the flying car requires owners to have a license of just 20 hours flying time, making it much easier to obtain than a full private licence.
I love a man who can handle a gun 
;D