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But when and where will you fly it? I would think the the majority of people are not qualified (if not legally then at least practically) to pilot any type of a
by nkrisc 3y ago
But when and where will you fly it? I would think the the majority of people are not qualified (if not legally then at least practically) to pilot any type of aircraft. You’re not going to fly to work, or skip traffic on the freeway. Seems like little more than a toy and proof of concept.
Putting aside the chances of this ever even becoming a real, commercially available vehicle in the first place.
- garciasn 3y agoAccording to the article, "The Alef Model A...also qualifies as an ultra-light vehicle, meaning it comes under the same legal classification as small electric vehicles like golf carts," and this means, "you do not need a pilot certificate (license) to fly ultralight vehicles." https://www.faa.gov/faq/do-i-need-pilot-license-certificate-fly-ultralights https://www.faa.gov/faq/do-i-need-pilot-license-certificate-...
- nkrisc 3y agoYes, I understand that. But practically speaking the fact that it is also a ground vehicle doesn’t seem very useful for that purpose. I’m sure you can buy a trailer and ultralight aircraft for far less than $300,000. You’re not going to use this “flying car” as you would a regular car. You won’t fly to the grocery store.