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Terrafugia's First Flying Car Should Finally Go on Sale in 2019

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Terrafugia's First Flying Car Should Finally Go on Sale in 2019
By Jon Fingas/ Transportation/ Engadget/ engadget.com

"Terrafugia's Transition flying car has been in development purgatory for years, but it's finally here... almost. The company has announced that the first production models of the Transition will go on sale sometime in 2019. While that does sound like a long way off, it does provide a more concrete release window than you've had in the past. And if it's any consolation, the finished machine will have some useful improvements in return for the extra months of waiting.

For one, the Transition now drives in hybrid mode with a combination of a conventional gas-powered motor and a safer-than-usual lithium-ion phosphate battery. The throttle now includes a boost option for a brief burst of extra power. Partners Dynon and BRS are providing avionics and a parachute system, while the interior is getting improved seats, an "attractive and intuitive" interface, more luggage space and improved safety that includes better seat belts and airbags.

There are still some mysteries left, including that all-important price. However, the news suggests that Volvo parent Geely's acquisition of Terrafugia might be paying off. The firm now has the kind of material support and connections that it wouldn't have had before, not to mention an extra motivation to bring its flying car to market...."

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Geez! Just what we need. Cars raining like birds from the sky!
 

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How bad do you have to hate TSA to spend ~$3-$4 million on a 100mph flying car with a capability to carry about 300lbs total.
 

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How bad do you have to hate TSA to spend ~$3-$4 million on a 100mph flying car with a capability to carry about 300lbs total.

Let me share a secret: Clear

It will make your life wonderful (airport wise) if your airports are served....
 

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Let me share a secret: Clear

It will make your life wonderful (airport wise) if your airports are served....
The only thing this multi million dollar 'flying car' allegedly can do that your basic Cessna can do is use public highways. And the Cessna is proven, carries more people and load for a small fraction of the cost- and I don't know what's meant by 'if your airports are served' comment. If you fly a private airplane into any airport that requires passengers to clear TSA before boarding a commercial flight, you are not exempted by arriving by private aircraft.
 

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How bad do you have to hate TSA.....If you fly a private airplane into any airport that requires passengers to clear TSA before boarding a commercial flight, you are not exempted by arriving by private aircraft.

So much for being subtle (on my part).

Yes, prior to entering the sterile area of any commercial US airport, you are required to submit to screening. Your method of arriving at the airport--commercial aircraft, private aircraft, plane-car or camel-- doesn't matter. But, in response to your "hate TSA" comment:

Here is one way to make 'clearing' TSA for a commercial flight much more pleasant in my experience.

It is called "CLEAR" If they serve the airports that you use, it is a great service....In my opinion.

CLEAR

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Oh my.

That looks very nice. Very fatal, but very nice.
 
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