[Lex Computer & Tech Group/LCTG] Speaking of flying cars...

[Tony]

I am sure the price tag on this baby will go beyond a loaded Tesla. I 
can see it catching up if it is serve as replacement to an existing 
"small number of seats" jet aircraft. But unless it also boasts a better 
air-mileage/gallon (however one measures it), it will probably help 
widen the gap between the Top 1% and the "Hoi Polloi".

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On 11/4/20 1:55 PM, Steve Isenberg wrote:
> Nice looking car/aircraft for sure.
> But there are a number of important issues to consider with the 
> concept of flying cars.
> One is: the crowded skies, and the potential for damage and loss of 
> innocent life due to a crash.  You might not live on a highway but 
> with flying cars then everywhere is a potential highway.
> Anyone flying would have to follow FAA flight rules and need to be 
> certified (flying license, medical certificate); plus additional 
> certifications if flying in bad weather or for hire.
>
> The idea of seeing a traffic jam and suddenly taking off and flying 
> over it, is unrealistic, given the "needs 2500 feet runway" which 
> would be difficult to find in a traffic jam; plus the presence of 
> wires and bridges over and nearby the roadways.
> Also to consider would be the airspeed required to support a takeoff, 
> probably around 150mph.
>
> But I'm raining on your parade.
>
> It would be neat to fly yourself over traffic jams; as I'm sure some 
> on this list are pilots and have done so (as have I).
> -steve
>
> On Tue, Nov 3, 2020 at 3:57 PM Robert Primak <bobprimak at yahoo.com 
> <mailto:bobprimak at yahoo.com>> wrote:
>
>     https://robbreport.com/motors/aviation/firenze-lanciare-flying-supercar-concept-1234578963/
>     <https://robbreport.com/motors/aviation/firenze-lanciare-flying-supercar-concept-1234578963/>
>
>
>
>     now /*that'*/s a flying car!
>
>
>     -- Bob Primak
>
>
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