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Flying Cars Hop Slightly Closer With FAA Weight Waiver

Posted by timothy on from the I-just-stick-to-low-altitude dept.

JimFive writes "For years we've been waiting for the flying car to arrive. The FAA has made an exemption that moves this one step closer to reality. Terrafugia has been granted a weight limit exemption for a 'Roadable Airplane.' Next up is passing the federal highway safety tests."

6 of 123 comments (clear)

  1. Already got one... by drwho · · Score: 5, Funny

    Yes you see I've already got one. The flying, though, isn't the difficult part. It's the landing that's a bitch. Gravity sucks. Quick change of inertia sucks more.

    1. Re:Already got one... by wernercd · · Score: 2, Funny

      No... the first 8.5 inches hurt too... ask your mom. Thank you... I'll be here all week.

  2. Re:I do not give.... by gyrogeerloose · · Score: 3, Funny

    ...a flying fuck.

    No, no, you've got it all wrong--it's a flying car. A flying fuck is an entirely different thing and, as anyone who's ever banged a flight attendant can attest, probably almost as much fun. Easier to find and no hangar fees to pay, either.

    --
    This ain't rocket surgery.
  3. Obligatory xkcd link by zill · · Score: 2, Funny

    http://xkcd.com/678/

  4. Flying cars already happened, you idiots by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    We call them helicopters.

    Most of you cannot afford one, and will never be able to afford one.

    Tough shit for you.

    I've got one.

                                                                                                      - Clint Eastwood

  5. Re:Bad Idea by Larryish · · Score: 2, Funny

    Wow.

    20mm cannons on the roof?

    Awesome.

    Bring on the flying cars!