johnost Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 (edited) https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/man-completes-first-ever-commute-in-an-83k-space-age-flying-car/ar-AAYMpS5?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=ed7dbcce14e04ef18023ade48e1bf461 I think I would call it a flying scooter! Edited June 24, 2022 by johnost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lnuss Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 Actually, I suspect the first "commute" was much earlier in a Molt Taylor Aerocar: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerocar https://www.makesthatdidntmakeit.com/aerocar Here's Robert Cummings with his Aerocar, which he also used in his TV show: https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/bob-cummings-star-of-the-television-program-the-new-bob-news-photo/633530456 I think it likely that either Molt or Robert would have commuted way back then. However, the link probably does show "the first-ever eVTOL commute." But with only 20 minutes of flying time, it's not very practical, and they didn't say how long it takes to recharge. Larry N. As Skylab would say: Remember: Aviation is NOT an exact Science! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnost Posted June 25, 2022 Author Share Posted June 25, 2022 There certainly have been many interesting attempts, but none have yet progressed to mass production! PS: I like your pink flight suit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lnuss Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Actually, that was a faded orange- I know it's hard to tell, though. Larry N. As Skylab would say: Remember: Aviation is NOT an exact Science! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UPHILL3 Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 20 minutes at 63 MPH?: All for 83 grand? If anyone lives that close to work, get a really hot-looking car for those $$$... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mallcott Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 20 minutes at 63 MPH?: All for 83 grand? If anyone lives that close to work, get a really hot-looking car for those $$$... Looks like the perfect case of the `not yet ready` if you ask me. I wouldn't buy any car that was restricted to 63 mph, much less one with only a 20 minute range. And my motorcycle banks INTO corners, and beats most traffic too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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