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Moller Promises Skycar Flight Demo
Pretty exciting stuff if you ask me. Take off and Land in 35'diameter,350 mph, 750 mile range operational ceiling of 36K. (www.avweb.com) 기타...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
haha
I know this rich guy, seriously, who put a deposit on a Moller Skycar in 1992. The wikipedia page on it says they've been taking deposits since '03 but I know it was before that.
Also it says Moller settled a lawsuit with the SEC. The SEC's complaint was that after 40 years of development (!) a prototype was able to hover about 15 feet above the ground.
Also it says Moller settled a lawsuit with the SEC. The SEC's complaint was that after 40 years of development (!) a prototype was able to hover about 15 feet above the ground.
Although I think he's sincere and not a classical con artist, Moller is one of the more successful aviation promoters who've produced next to nothing. It's simply incredible that he's been able to raise so much money when he's produced so few results over such a long, long time. I first heard of the Skycar when I saw it on the cover of Popular Mechanics in 1991. Yep, 20 years ago.
Not holding my breath on this.
Not holding my breath on this.
What is the advantage of this over a helicopter?
"What is the advantage of this over a helicopter?"
forward speed for one.."the four-seat M400 will be able to fly faster than 350 mph "
I'll belive it when I see it, I remember that acticle back in the 90's as well
forward speed for one.."the four-seat M400 will be able to fly faster than 350 mph "
I'll belive it when I see it, I remember that acticle back in the 90's as well
His concept is "Aircraft as Elevators": 100% automated, operating in a smart airways environment, no piloting skills requires. You get in and the vehicle takes you to some predetermined location while you sip coffee and read the online edition of the NYT. Intriguing, but implementing anything like this would have to be a national initiative like the Interstate Highway System. Since it's taken him almost 50 years to get to a flying vehicle, that system should be coming on line around 2215.