There are too many wrecks on the roads now can you imagine how many wrecks there will be if just anybody could operate these vehicles? I think this is a good idea for commercial purposes. It would be great to travel that way and less expensive but by no means should the manufacturers make these vehicles available to just anybody
Anybody watch COPS? They chase these guys around and they're being stupid, then some guy opens up the wings and takes off on the cop. Yeah, COPS have helicopters and stuff, but not in bumble-****-no man's land. Then as this option to the public gets abused, the police will want to enforce new features on it like they could control what you do or something. Personally, I want one of those roof mounted parachutes. This thing won't be maintained like a real plane and it will become more of a hazard to drive with parts that fail. Jake
Is it a DMV or FAA issue when you crash this thing? :)
I think you will find many states being unfriendly to a car that can be switched into a plane. The DMV for each state will have to allow or not allow registration for use of this vehicle on it's roads. I doubt any state is ready for it yet.
The classic problem with roadable aircraft is that it is difficult to make an aircraft that will meet DOT standards. The DOT requirements for roadworthiness and crash safety add substantial weight. If these guys were to have a chance of meeting both these standards and their goal of LSA (Light Sport) classification, theyd have to use exotic materials. And that could easily push their price beyond their stated goal of $150,000. At $150K and above, who wants to buy this rather than a $50,000 plane and hire a limo or taxi once they have reached their destination?
Not trying to sound like an ad, just looking for feedback. My proposal for a viable roadable aircraft is a flying motorcycle that allows the pilot to drive a standard, commercial motorcycle and ride from the airport, leaving his wings, on to his destination.
I welcome the thoughts of this group.
Visit <a class="jive-link-external" href="http://www.wolffaerocycle.com" target="_newWindow">http://www.wolffaerocycle.com</a> for more information.
You're a brave person to welcome some of these thoughts
I looked at your web site. Very imaginative. Leaving the flying bits at an airport is like the old Fulton Airmobile. I like that you've thought about all this for a while and there aren't many of us that have. Me, I'm going to wait until I have a flying thing to show before I ask folks for deposits. I too remember Jim Bede although in retrospect, not building a BD-5J was actually the right thing for a man with a family. It turned out to be the most dangerous plane ever designed. Hey I even grew up in Jersey too. Good luck and I hope to see you at Oshkosh with your new flying machine. To those who say there is no market, I'd say that if they saw the reaction of the crowd at Oshkosh to Molt's Aerocar as it flew by, they'd reconsider that opinion.
This Flying Car concept seams it was not designed with consideration to automotive regulations and design specifications. For example, the folding wings will cause blind spot problems, there is no capability for a rearview mirror, no turning signals and the wheels dont really look like they can get over a speed bump.
Kudos on the nice graphic, but read the entire SAE regulations and design specifications guide to understand how to make it possible to drive on the road.
Say. They already tried this about 50 years ago. It didn't sell then, and probably won't now. But at least you'd be able to fly over our crumbling bridges. Write your Congressman and tell them to fix those!
I am an aircraft mechanic for 20 plus years I have been working on this idea and have seen pictures of older versions. Please contact me for any assistance.
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Yeah, COPS have helicopters and stuff, but not in bumble-****-no man's land.
Then as this option to the public gets abused, the police will want to enforce new features on it like they could control what you do or something.
Personally, I want one of those roof mounted parachutes. This thing won't be maintained like a real plane and it will become more of a hazard to drive with parts that fail.
Jake
I think you will find many states being unfriendly to a car that can be switched into a plane. The DMV for each state will have to allow or not allow registration for use of this vehicle on it's roads. I doubt any state is ready for it yet.
Not trying to sound like an ad, just looking for feedback. My proposal for a viable roadable aircraft is a flying motorcycle that allows the pilot to drive a standard, commercial motorcycle and ride from the airport, leaving his wings, on to his destination.
I welcome the thoughts of this group.
Visit <a class="jive-link-external" href="http://www.wolffaerocycle.com" target="_newWindow">http://www.wolffaerocycle.com</a> for more information.
-Adam Wolff
bits at an airport is like the old Fulton Airmobile. I like that
you've thought about all this for a while and there aren't many of
us that have. Me, I'm going to wait until I have a flying thing to
show before I ask folks for deposits. I too remember Jim Bede
although in retrospect, not building a BD-5J was actually the
right thing for a man with a family. It turned out to be the most
dangerous plane ever designed. Hey I even grew up in Jersey
too. Good luck and I hope to see you at Oshkosh with your new
flying machine. To those who say there is no market, I'd say
that if they saw the reaction of the crowd at Oshkosh to Molt's
Aerocar as it flew by, they'd reconsider that opinion.
Kudos on the nice graphic, but read the entire SAE regulations and design specifications guide to understand how to make it possible to drive on the road.
Its a great work which u r thinking.I also want to get complete information about the project .
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