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Friday, April 11, 2008
A Flying Car or an Aeroplane on Road? - James Milner Creates Cool Idea
A former pilot has come up with the idea of finding a solution to traffic problems. James Milner has created a flying car, which he had on display at the New York Auto Show.
“For trips up to one thousand miles, a flying car is the fastest door to door transportation,’’ Milner said. “You extend the wings and you can take off and fly. The airplane will fly at two hundred miles an hour, eventually up to twenty-five thousand feet so you get above a good amount of the weather.”
Once the plane has landed, one has to fold the wings, switch to rode mode and the aviation panels become the car’s dashboard. The wheelbase then adjust from the flight position, which places the weight in the rear so the nose is light – to the road position where weight is more evenly distributed.
The four-seater can go as fast as 85 miles an hour. Its estimated cost is approximately $500,000.
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“For trips up to one thousand miles, a flying car is the fastest door to door transportation,’’ Milner said. “You extend the wings and you can take off and fly. The airplane will fly at two hundred miles an hour, eventually up to twenty-five thousand feet so you get above a good amount of the weather.”
Once the plane has landed, one has to fold the wings, switch to rode mode and the aviation panels become the car’s dashboard. The wheelbase then adjust from the flight position, which places the weight in the rear so the nose is light – to the road position where weight is more evenly distributed.
The four-seater can go as fast as 85 miles an hour. Its estimated cost is approximately $500,000.
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Labels: Logistics-Transportation-Engineering
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