Since the days of the Jetsons, people have been dreaming of flying cars that would be able to carry passengers high above the gridlocked traffic below. Now, as the urban air mobility (UAM) sector gains momentum with more VTOL designs and air taxis on drawing boards, the mainstream media is more than happy to call these developing designs “flying cars” when in fact they are not cars at all.
Terrafugia’s Roadable Airplane Receives FAA S-LSA Certification
Key Takeaways:
- Terrafugia's Transition, a "roadable airplane," has received a special airworthiness certificate from the FAA, officially making the vehicle legal for flight.
- The company plans to initially produce and sell flight-only versions of the Transition, with the goal of achieving full flight and road legality by 2022.
- The certified Transition boasts enhanced safety features, including an airframe parachute, a 100-hp Rotax engine for a 100 mph cruise speed, advanced avionics, and folding wings for single-car garage storage.
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