>   >  When Cars Fly: PAL V out to make flying vehicle a reality
If a Netherlands-based company called PAL-V Europe BV gets its way, flying cars may finally become a reality rather than the continued realm of dreamers. The company's vehicle, called the PAL-V (Personal Air and Land Vehicle), is a three-wheeled machine that the company claims can be driven on public highways as well as through the air, with a range of some 340 miles. On the road, the PAL-V is said to offer a luxury-car smooth ride, while offering extreme maneuverability due to its motorcycle-esque tilting feature and three-wheeled platform. The manufacturer claims a 0-60 mph run in less than five seconds with an average fuel economy of approximately 70 miles per gallon on the ground.
To propel the PAL-V in the sky, a single rotor and propeller are used, similar to what; would be found in a gyrocopter. The distance required for takeoff is 50 meters and landing space is even less, allowing the PAL-V to be operated in many environments. With a maximum airspeed of 120 mph and no traffic to contend with, commuting times with a PAL-V should be reduced considerably. Powering the PAL-V is a Mazda-sourced, environmentally certified automotive engine capable of running on gasoline as well as bio-diesel or bio-ethanol.; According to the company, Special Light Sport Aircraft certification, a Sports Aviation License, motorcycle license, and standard automobile driver's license are all required for operation of the vehicle in the U.S. It all seems a little too good to be true at this stage, but we'd love to be able to check out a PAL-V in the flesh. Undoubtedly, personal air/land transport will be a viable prospect for the multitudes at some point down the line. CHECK OUT MORE ON THE PAL-V HERE: www.pal-v.com

What's next? A car that can vaporize itself and a passenger and reappear at any point on the planet?


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