New flying car hopes to hit commercial market, operators will need a pilot's license

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A flying car powered by a BMW engine has gained an airworthiness clearance by the government of Slovakia. It could be on the commercial market in a year, but drivers will need a pilot's license to fly this car.

A car that can transform into a winged aircraft, fly between cities and then transform back into a car has earned a Certificate of Airworthiness by the government of Slovakia's Transport Authority. Its makers hope that the flying car might hit the commercial market in 12 months.

Professor Stefan Klein, the inventor of the"AirCar" said, “AirCar certification opens the door for mass production of very efficient flying cars. It is official and the final confirmation of our ability to change mid-distance travel forever,” Top Gear reported. Kourousis indicated that Klein Vision still has a business case to be made before their car can reach the commercial market.

 

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That’s a good headline…flying cars to “hit” the commercial market. They say you need a pilots license to fly one so it’s probably minimal users, but what happens when these cars “hit” things or each other? If you can only take off and land at airports, does it really save time?

Well cars driving around alone have worked out,what could go wrong 🤷‍♂️⚠️

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