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OK, you have to humor me on this.
I'm not talking about anything unrealistic (like Moller's skycar, etc). But what would prevent a design (even low performance/ultra light to start) that would allow a pilot to fly into an airport, then fold up his wings and cruise down surface streets at 45mph? It doesn't sound that complex. I bet a homebuilder could do it with parts laying around his garage. The only serious issue I can think of is having a spinning prop on a city street. Even so, couldn't you "disengage" the prop and then couple the engine to the mains somehow? I realize that is a bit more complex and would mean some kind of transmission. I'm just throwing out ideas here. It sure would be nice not to rent a car or get a taxi! It also seems that there would be a MUCH larger interest in GA if people could potentially commute this way. For example, I would consider working in Reno and living in Minden if I could fly into Reno, then commute to my work. I'm serious about this, but I'm ready for the flames ;-) Adam N7966L Beech Super III |
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