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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 Bonander Specs: Type: Powered launch vehicle ... Read Full Review

 
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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 failed prototype featured an inflatable wing; anothe... Read Full Review

 
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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 scissor-winged Switchblade. image courtesy... Read Full Review

 
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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 'tricycle helicopter' and a 'flying tricycle'—r... Read Full Review

 
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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, and uses 50% less fuel and is quieter than a cop... Read Full Review

 
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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 Aerospace FSC-1 prototype any time between now and t... Read Full Review

 
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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 privately held and funded company began in 2004 b... Read Full Review

 
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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 36,000 feet, zooming along at 360 mph in your own perso... Read Full Review

 
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Milner AirCar

Their AirCar is at the very early stages, as they’re currently putting together a non-flying prototype. The wings fold into a 7 ft by 6 ft box tha... Read Full Review

 

 

Flying Cars Overview

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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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