There are fast cars and then
there are super fast cars. But flying cars? If there was ever a myth that came
true, this is it. Considering the technological advancements, we, humans have
made in recent times, an amphibious vehicle should hardly come as a surprise.
But it does, doesn’t it?
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| Flying Car Grounded! |
Off late, the blogosphere is
buzzing with the news that the recently concluded New York International Auto
Show was the place to be visiting for checking out the flying car! The
Terrafugia Transition – as the name suggests – is a two-seater airplane that
can transform into a car with four wheels and all. A ‘roadable’ aircraft, as
this Massachusetts based company likes to call its creation, the Transition is
priced at $279,000 and has received a fair number of orders from interested
people. Not only does this mean that more people will be learning how to fly,
but also that such a car (that runs on water and road) has been well-accepted
by people now.
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| Cockpit or Driver's Cabin! |
Having the capability to
achieve a maximum speed of 105 mph, the Flying Car is a lot faster than a
regular car. However, as an airplane, it’s a little slower than several other ‘Light
Sport Aircraft’ (LSA), that usually fly at around 135mph. Currently undergoing
flight testing, which are going to go on until the end of this year, the
Terrafugia Transition will be ready for delivery from next year.
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| The Story Unfolds |
While everything sound good
about the Terrafugia Transition, would you like to see a car with folded wings
parked in your neighbor’s garage? What about a fender-bender? I bet, it going
to be more expensive. I’d rather spend my money on buying a Porsche Carrera and
fly with that . . . on the road, of course!
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