Meet the TriFan 600.
Made by XTI Aircraft, the personal jet could change the way people travel with its ability to take off and land vertically.
The jet is equipped with three ducted fans that allow it to lift off and land vertically. That means you could stash this plane on a helipad near your house since it doesn’t need a runway.
Continue reading… “This futuristic jet takes off vertically so you can keep it in your backyard”
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Dreamers and aviation geeks have been fascinated by the idea of a flying car ever since humans first got off the ground with powered flight. There are obvious advantages to the concept: the “go anywhere, anytime” freedom of an automobile without any of the traffic congestion that terrestrial drivers face on a daily basis. (Photos)
Continue reading… “World’s first practical flying car”
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Terrafugia, makers of Transition — the world’s first flying car — has released video of a production-type prototype flying over Plattsburgh, N.Y. today. (Video)
Continue reading… “World’s first flying car goes for test flight”
The vehicle will be able to travel 280 miles by land and air, using vertical take-off and landing to increase access to difficult terrain.
US troops in war-torn Afghanistan may soon get a new mode of transportation as top military bosses are considering procuring advanced vehicles that can also fly over the battlefield to avoid enemy attacks.
Continue reading… “U.S. Military Developing Flying Car That Could Be Ready by 2015”
Terrafugia’s flying car
After several years in development, Terrafugia’s “flying car” could be available for sale before the end of next year. (Pics and video)
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The Terrafugia Transition is a two-seat aircraft that converts into a Volkswagen Beetle-like automobile. The vehicle successfully completed its first test flight earlier this month. (Videos)
Continue reading… “Flying Car Successfully Completes First Test Flight”
Many people have tried to make a car that is also a plane, or vice versa while they were stuck in traffic on the highway. Who would not want to unfold their wings, soar about the suckers on the road and bypass all of the traffic below?
Continue reading… “Flying Car”
By delving into the futuring techniques of Futurist Thomas Frey, you’ll embark on an enlightening journey.
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