AirCar passes flight tests in Slovakia

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AirCar is the latest generation flying car that transforms from road vehicle into air vehicle in less than 3 minutes. Useful for leisure and self-driving journeys, and also as a commercial taxi service, the dual mode transformation vehicle can go from driving to flying mode with the click of a button. The fifth generation flying car designed by Professor Stefan Klein completed two 1500’ AGL flights at Piestany airport in Slovakia. The model safely achieved two full airport patterns, including two take-offs and landings. The two-seat model weighs 1,100kg and can carry an additional load of 200kg per flight. Powered by a BMW 1.6l engine, the car-plane has an effective power output of 140HP. Estimated travel range of AirCar is 1,000km and flight consumption of 18 l/h. AirCar takes you from ground to sky with a take-off of 300m reaching speeds up to 200 km/h. The stability and controllability of the AirCar is accessible to any pilot.