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Combo Car Planes
| April 30th, 2015 at 7:40:44 PM permalink | |
| Pacomartin Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 1068 Posts: 12569 |  Terrafugia flying car, TRANSITION MODEL in 2010 A german designer feels that the concept for all previous attemps has a fundamental flaw A car-plane should look like this when it is a car. The two compartments for driver and passenger allow the center space to be fore wing storage  When getting ready for airplane mode, the tail is extended out, and the wings unfold  |
| April 30th, 2015 at 7:58:37 PM permalink | |
| Evenbob Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 146 Posts: 25011 | I don't see the prop. If you take a risk, you may lose. If you never take a risk, you will always lose. |
| April 30th, 2015 at 10:48:55 PM permalink | |
| Pacomartin Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 1068 Posts: 12569 |
It's in the center (just a bit of red in that rendering) It is shown on the top in this rendering, compared to two more traditional designs below.  They aren't saying, but my guess is you must manually attach and stow the wings. I don't see how they can get on the plane. My guess is the aerodynamics of this vehicle while driving are terrible, and it is only designed to negotiate city streets at limited speed.  I have to say, these concept car/planes that basically allow you to drive to the airport and takeoff have limited appeal to me. They may save you hangar rental, but at a huge cost in efficiency. What you really want is VTOL and the abiity to do away with the airport. |
| May 1st, 2015 at 4:57:00 AM permalink | |
| Nareed Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 346 Posts: 12545 |
Perhaps. But then he went and found another fundamental flaw for his design. The separate compartments preclude the ability for the driver/pilot and the passenger to talk. Imagine that on an hours-long trip. Donald Trump is a one-term LOSER |
| May 1st, 2015 at 7:48:57 AM permalink | |
| Fleastiff Member since: Oct 27, 2012 Threads: 62 Posts: 7831 | Intercom. What is needed is a good camper RV that flies and carries a micro-car. Same construction principle as the Crystal Cathedral. |
| May 1st, 2015 at 12:18:06 PM permalink | |
| kenarman Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 14 Posts: 4511 |
Is almost impossible to talk on any small fixed or rotary wing without headsets and mikes. "but if you make yourselves sheep, the wolves will eat you." Benjamin Franklin |
| May 1st, 2015 at 1:15:32 PM permalink | |
| DJTeddyBear Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 5 Posts: 265 | I don't see how anyone can trust a plane where the wings unfold or, ahem, 'snap on'. Ignorance is bliss and knowledge is power. But having only some facts can get you into trouble! |
| May 1st, 2015 at 1:24:14 PM permalink | |
| Face Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 61 Posts: 3941 |
Flaw? Apparently, you've never been married XD Be bold and risk defeat, or be cautious and encourage it. |
| September 18th, 2015 at 3:53:55 AM permalink | |
| Pacomartin Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 1068 Posts: 12569 |
How about a new flying WaveRunner with snap on wings? http://iconaircraft.com/  |
| September 18th, 2015 at 5:09:19 AM permalink | |
| Fleastiff Member since: Oct 27, 2012 Threads: 62 Posts: 7831 | Perfectly safe as long as you can inspect the fasteners and see they are fully inserted. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1302215/Pilot-plunged-death-boyfriend-BOTH-wings-fell-glider.html |