Monday 20 May 2013

Future is today: Flying Car



Transition

A street-legal airplane that converts between flying and driving modes in under a minute, the "Transition" brings a new level of freedom, flexibility, and fun to personal aviation. It gives the pilot the option to land and drive in bad weather, provides integrated ground transportation on both ends of the flight, and fits in a standard single car garage at home. The Transition can fly in and out of over 5,000 public airports in the U.S. and is legal to drive on public roads and highways. It is the only light aircraft designed to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, and it is also equipped with a full-vehicle parachute for additional safety. 


It combining driving and flying in one state-of-the-art vehicle. Glass cockpit avionics, carbon fiber construction, and innovative mechanisms make the it easy and fun to fly, drive, and convert. A steering wheel and gas and brake pedals on the ground make it familiar to drive while a stick and rudder pedals provide responsive control in flight.

By being able to land and drive, not only is the "last mile problem" solved but inclement weather will no longer stop your trip. Running on premium unleaded automotive gasoline, the same engine powers the propeller in flight or the rear wheels on the ground. Converting between flight and drive modes is comparable to putting down the top on your convertible and you can keep the Transition at home in the garage. 

Performance Specifications:
  • Max Flight Speed, Vh: 100 kts (115 mph, 185 km/h)
  • Cruise Speed, Vc: 93 kts(105 mph, 172 km/h)
  • Stall Speed, Vs: 45 kts (51 mph, 83 km/h)
  • Range: 425 nmi (490 mi, 787 km)
  • Takeoff Roll: 1700 ft (518 m) over 50 ft obstacle
  • Useful Load: 460 lbs (210 kg)
  • Fuel Burn at Cruise: 5 gph (18.9 L/h)
  • Useable Fuel: 23 gal (87 L)
  • Mileage on Road: 35 mpg (6.7 L / 100 km)

Convenience
  • Rear wheel drive on the road
  • Automotive style entry and exit
  • Two place, side by side
  • Automated electromechanical folding
  • No trailer or hangar needed
  • Cargo for golf clubs and carryon bags 
Safety
  • Drive in case of inclement weather
  • Proven 100 hp Rotax 912ULS engine
  • Full vehicle parachute available
  • Modern glass avionics
  • Automotive crash safety features
  • Automated folding wings
  • Driver and passenger airbags




Dimensions 

Driving:
80" (2m) tall
90" (2.3m) wide
18' 9" (6m) long 

Flying:
78" (2m) tall
26' 6" (8m) wingspan
19' 9" (6m) long 

Cockpit:
48" at the shoulder

PS : Flying has never been so convenient!!



References: www.terrafugia.com

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