Want factor warp 5!

[GuitarTech]

Just found this in my mailbox: It combines my loves of flying and driving, and I want one VERY BADLY. The best flying car I've ever seen. It's my birthday on Saturday,.. Mrs GuitarTech, are you reading this?

Linky: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgHSaNtAMjs&fea...

[v8will]

That is awesome.

[GuitarTech]

Bump! before it disappears into the PH black hole. I can't believe almost nobody else thinks it's absolutely amazing, what's not to like?

[k-ink]

Very cool. Looks like the first proper solution. Could be a fun toy for someone who has everything.




ps

If your title said "flying car" I suspect it may have had more views!

[Turbodiesel1690]

'on the ground it handles like a sports car' Robin Reliant SS maybe? :-)

[GuitarTech]

Turbodiesel1690 said:

'on the ground it handles like a sports car' Robin Reliant SS maybe? :-)

Back in the 80's I had a Bond Bug for a while. If the flying car handled and drove on a similar level, I think I could live with it. The Bug was an absolute hoot, and proved that you don't have to have hundreds of BHP to have fun.

[Chicane-UK]

Yes please. That's absolutely fantastic.

[Streetrod]

Looks like they have used some Carver technology in that, I like it.

[Mr2Mike]

Turbodiesel1690 said:

'on the ground it handles like a sports car' Robin Reliant SS maybe? :-)

Reliant Robin

[SWoll]

Not seeing what's so innovative about it TBH?

[Turbodiesel1690]

Mr2Mike said:

Reliant Robin

Oops, soz Del

[mat777]

Sorry to burst people's bubble, but thats just an autogyro plonked on something similar to a reliant robin.
As an aircraft engineer and aviation history buff, I can tell you now that unless your name beings with "K" and ends with "en Wallis" then autogyros are incredibly tricky things to master (they were banned for a while due to the mortality rate)

Still - doesnt stop me wanting one either!

[Krikkit]

Looks cracking to me - it's built on the Carver One, so it'll be a laugh on the road for tilty goodness.

As far as the safety goes - it can't be that bad, can it? They're probably safer than a helicopter in event of engine failure as they're already auto-rotating the lift component. It won't be a comfy ride, but surely they're inherently safer than relying on pilot skill to convert a chopper?

Edited by Krikkit on Thursday 5th April 12:05

[Carfiend]

Call me cynical but look at the date the video was uploaded.

[Lord Pikey]

Its got ph written all over it..