Sunday, March 22, 2009

The Future is Here!!

Man has found how to escape from the notorious traffic. Guess how?. By flying. Well it is still not a dream. The world's first flying car named Terrafugia Transition, is all set for take off. It was unveiled at Boston museum. It is easy to keep and run since it uses normal unleaded fuel and will fit into a garage.

The company claims that the flying automobile can soar on air about 400 miles with its single air tank.Other flying cars have been demonstrated before, but this is the first proven model with foldable wings which allows it to seamlessly transfer from air to road.This two seated air craft soaring over the skies of the U.S.A., can land on any local airport or go for a drive on a highway

'If it survives its first test flight, the Terrafugia Transition, which can transform itself from a road car to a plane in 15 seconds, is expected to land in showrooms in about 18 months’ time.Carl Dietrich, creator of the Terrafugia, said: 'This breakthrough changes the world of personal mobility - it’s what aviation enthusiasts have been striving for since 1918.

The air craft was founded by five pilots who are MIT graduates and supported by world class network of advisors and investors.The price of this new vehicle is cost under $200,000.Terrafugia claims it will be able to fly at a cruising speed of 115mph. Up to now, however, it has been tested only on roads at up to 90mph.

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