Flying Cars

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  Malloy Hoverbike - Fly Carefully!
  Looking like the latest option for the Batmobile, the Hoverbike is a motorcycle with two horizontal,… Read More
  Posted on Tue, 07/05/2011 - 20:15
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  SpaceX Falcon 9: it is what it ISS
  Quarter section of the Falcon 9. Photo from SpaceX's Hawthorne, CA headquarters. by Ross B… Read More
  Posted on Wed, 08/19/2009 - 08:20
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  Jetman Jetwing - Dude Can Fly!
  Yves Rossy's jet-propelled wing is a thing of beauty, but it didn't start out that way. One early fa… Read More
  Posted on Tue, 08/11/2009 - 20:39
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  Switchblade Flying Motorcycle - Spy vs Sky
  Formerly known as the SkyBike, Samson Motorworks has redesigned its their motorcycle flyer into the … Read More
  Posted on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 12:48
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  PAL-V One: Future Fantasy Trike
  A descendent of technology first introduced in the 1920s, the PAL-V One—cynically referred to as a… Read More
  Posted on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 00:54
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  X-Hawk - Innovative But Not for Consumption
  Unlike a helicopter, the X-Hawk has no exposed rotors, can hover while touching a vertical structure… Read More
  Posted on Fri, 02/06/2009 - 15:07
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  LaBiche FSC-1 - Quirky Kit Car
  If it took them several years to reach this conclusion, LaBiche should be rolling out the LaBiche Ae… Read More
  Posted on Fri, 10/10/2008 - 02:46
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  Terrafugia Transition - Closer Than You Think
  The Transition is a two-seat road-worthy light aircraft currently under development by Terrafugia, a… Read More
  Posted on Fri, 10/10/2008 - 02:42
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  Moller Skycar - Long Time Coming
  The M400 kicks off a sweet daydream. Who can’t, after a gasp, imagine themselves cruising at 36,00… Read More
  Posted on Fri, 10/10/2008 - 02:39
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  Milner AirCar
  Their AirCar is at the very early stages, as they’re currently putting together a non-flying pro… Read More
  Posted on Fri, 10/10/2008 - 02:35

Flying Cars Overview

Tran Vuia and his flying machine

Exactly what is a flying car? After all, a Cessna has wheels, but it's a plane. Try to drive a Cessna down the street, however, and those wings are going to get in the way.

A flying car is both street legal on the ground and FAA compliant in the air. Sounds simple enough doesn't it? It would be if it weren't for those pesky wings. If you thought it was a pain to open up a Targa top, imagine how awkward it would be to remove a couple of wings. Automated collapsible wings would be the user-friendly solution to the problem, but how to accomplish this without compromising wing stability or driver safety?

Ultimately, flying cars are a fantastic idea that no one has quite figured out. And even if someone creates a viable model, who is going to buy one? A pilot's license requires a significant investment of time and money. Planes and helicopters are also expensive to maintain. Yearly inspections and regular overhauls are mandatory because, well, blowing a head gasket at 10,000 feet is a sigificant problem.

Despite the obstacles, the flying car is still a popular idea and several companies are pushing ahead with the dream. These pages are dedicated to those dreamers and their flying machines.

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