Cars 'spread out' took off

Terrafugia Transition made a successful test flight at a landing zone in New York, USA. This flight marks the first time a vehicle can travel on land and in the air.

When inventing the wheel, humans could hardly imagine the terrible traffic jam today. Every one of us when we get stuck in traffic is dreaming of how to quickly get rid of the jumble.

It was no longer a dream when the world's first flying car tested the first flight in the sky of the United States, bringing the concept of 'flying cars' to life. The production company confirmed that the aircraft could reach a height of 644 m with a fuel tank, and has an average speed of 185 km per hour.

Terrafugia Transition had a successful test flight.

Carl Dietrich, who created Terrafugia, said: 'This breakthrough changes people's movement, which is what avid enthusiasts have been yearning for since 1918'.

When the plane landed, the pilot simply pressed a button, the wings would fold and immediately the plane would become a two-seater four-wheeler, able to land on a regular garage.

There have been many flying cars that have been tested before, but this is the first model with a folding wing, which can move quickly from air to road and vice versa.

Currently, the biggest barrier erected between Terrafugia Transition and users is the price of the car is very expensive, about 194,000 USD. Drivers should also be provided with a special driver's license or a flight permit to fly with Terrafugia.

As a light aircraft, Terrafugia Transition can also fly in bad weather, with poor visibility or limited space. However, if conditions are worse, users can land and continue moving on the road.

Terrafugia Transition refueling like ordinary cars.

The company's pilot pilot, Phil Meteer, former air force colonel, piloted the first flight test in February 2009. He said: 'This first flight is normal but very noticeable. I have been flying thousands of hours on planes from the Piper Cub (demonstration aircraft) to the F-16 (fighter), and found that the Transition flew very well. '

Transition is classified as a light aircraft, located in the US 'light sports' segment and is easy to get a driver's license. The manufacturing company is still waiting for a certificate from the US National Road Safety Administration. However, they are confident that the car will soon be moved both on the road and in the sky.