Terrafugia, introduces the flying car. Founded in 2006 by MIT-trained aeronautical engineers and located just outside Boston, Massachusetts this company has been working on a unique prototype they call the Transition.
The Transition is powered by a certified aircraft engine, but uniquely runs on unleaded automotive gas. It can take off from any airfield, however not from roads as this is illegal in the US. The Transition can fly up to 500 miles on a single tank of petrol and can reach a cruising speed of 115mph. In staying true to its Bond-esque design, it remains discreet being able to fit neatly in any standard garage when in car form.
How can you get your hands on one? For starters, you need $200,000 next you need a sports pilot's license which can be obtained after only 20 hours of training and certification by the American Federal Aviation Authority. The main obstacle preventing this flying car from becoming part of your collection is that it's still in testing phase. The Transition was presented to the EAA Airventure in July 2008 with a completed proof of concept. Once construction testing and certification of the production prototype is accomplished, it can be insured and will be ready for public purchase.
Terrafugia already has pre-orders in place for its aircraft. Customer delivery is slated for 2010, which means you are that much closer to becoming Bond. Until then? Take small steps, perhaps a martini-shaken.
For more information on the company and to reserve a Terrafugia Transition, visit www.terrafugia.com
Mary Allen
Owner, Yoga Life
JustLuxe Contributor
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