Neat concept but if Honda EVER releases this sort of vehicle to the public it
will have to be highly computerized/managed. Simply put, not entirely automous
control by computer, but just about. GPS, proximity sensors and all manner of
automated traffic control "could" make this form of transportation practical for
the everyday joe.

GPS/proximity sensors and 'locked' controls would prevent anyone taking off in
to the flight/trajectory path of another flying vehicle
and designated automated 'skyways' could keep things on track.
Travellers would program their destination, click enter/confirm and basically
sit back and enjoy the ride. Very cool but it will be quite a while before we
see these vehicles for sale in the local showroom.



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--- In tomorrow-energy@yahoogroups.com, "Michael L. McMullen" <amalepoet@...>
wrote:
>
> Curmudgeon
>
> Assuming this concept car becomes afordable. A big leap at this point
considering the tendancy of the automotive industry to shelf truck loades of
ideas. Airbags were invented in the 1960's but only started to see use in the
1980's.
>
> Technology already exists to announce proximity of ground vehicles. GPS
systems seem to be becoming more common and usefull. Conventional "RADAR" for
air traffic is based on working transponder signals, a very old system.
Military RADAR systems actually pick up the odd pieces of metal the craft is
made of. The Hollywood movie "Stealth" is a ways off with autonomous aircraft.
The reality is that ground operating autonomous vehicles are becoming more
possible at great cost currently. One day driving maybe less hands on and more
comand and discuss.
>
> Good travels
> Poet
>
> --- In tomorrow-energy@yahoogroups.com, catboat15@ wrote:
> >
> > A flying car sounds great, except flying requires a different licence than
> > the one you get at DMV. It is bad enough with dumb drivers on our
> > roadways. Most cars travel on roads because going cross country is too hard
on
> > both car and driver. But in an airplane or flying car you need to watch, not
> > only roads, but above, below and airplanes coming from any direction.
> > Airplanes travel where air is available, that is anyplace. I am afraid when
I
> > take to the roads and have to look out for idiots driving on the same
roads,
> > but when I fly my rented plane I want (and need) communications with the
> > ground controllers and I need knowledge of the traffic patterns at any
> > airport I chose to land or take off from.}
> >
> > The Old Curmudgeon
> >
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