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We do have flying cars, but we call them helicopters and they're very expensive to operate.
by jstanley 2y ago
We do have flying cars, but we call them helicopters and they're very expensive to operate.
- ben_w 2y agoWe also have human-sized quadcopers with similar (identical?) fly-by-wire control as toy drones. Add "legal obligations" and the "cost of a pilot license" to the list.
- robben1234 2y agoThe pilot license is the largest obstacle to mass adoption, not even the price, in my opinion. For fixed wing private flying you are looking at at least hundred hours fully dedicated to new knowledge and skills at an expensive rate. That's assuming you are proficient at learning and able-bodied enough to pass medical. Unlike driving, when flying you can't just safely pull off to shoulder and stop to figure out whatever problem you are having. So there's a lot effort spent on ensuring whoever is flying is able to prevent known issues and handle emergencies in a non-tragic way.
- jstanley 2y agoA microlight licence is available with only 25 hours of tuition, although getting even 25 hours has been very difficult this year due to the bad weather.