As a kid I can remember a plethora of comic books about flying machines. Machines that gave individuals the opportunity to just take flight like a bird and zip across town. There have been Utopian flying contraptions conceived regularly since the 19th century. Always highly theoretical but enticing nonetheless.
For years scientists have conjured up prototypes that would fit the bill. Some fit better than others. Now a group out of MIT has put their mind to making a car you can park in your garage and drive to the local airport before taking to the air. While it is easy to remain skeptical (we have been promised such vehicles for decades) this prototype has 100 on reserve from customers and believe it will be available a year from now.
Imagine flying to Vernon for the weekend, landing at the local airport, folding up your wings and driving to your motel. Check this out. It might be coming to a carport near you.
http://www.ted.com/talks/anna_mracek_dietrich_a_plane_you_can_drive.html
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