Sigh! Another cherished dream shipwhecked on the reefs of reality!

While I think it would be a blast to have one, living in Los Angeles I have to say I don't want very many others having one.

 

It never would have worked. Not saying the concept isn't possible, but the Moller design would never have worked well according to a lot of aerodynamics experts.

 

It can't be over yet! Where's my flying car? :madgrin:

 

You mean where's your "flying hybrid car"!

 

Is it a plug in hybrid? How do I get any regen when I am making vertical landings? :madgrin:

 

The same way a helicopter attempts to lessen a crash landing, autorotation?

Imagine texters and cell phoners flying. Not pretty. Probably a good thing they never sold a vehicle. But will become of the tech. I heard a claim that they got a 2 to 1 power to weight ratio out of their turbines. Imagine having those available for a PHEV.

 

**** It's not the speed of the wing, it's the speed of the air ****

[ame=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Channel_wing]Channel wing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia[/ame]


VTOL can be achieved w/o ducted fans, which provide little lift...or head-chopping helicopter blades.

A channel wing config is a much better design.



A Custer channel wing plane lands much like a helicopter would.

 

Boy I would hate to forget to unplug that before take off.