I remember being a young kid back in the 1970's watching The Jetson's on TV. I remember talking in school, that we would have flying cars that would travel like the Jetsons did in the 21st Century. The year 2000 would change transportation as we then knew it.
Well did it change? I guess planes are bigger and faster (sans Concord), but cars are still on the ground. I surely a bit disappointed, especially with all of the time I've spent sitting in traffic, or being parked on a freeway during rush hour.
I can't say I've given up complete hope of cars flying. I will say, I'm pretty sure I don't want the people who can't drive now, flying over my head anytime soon. Can you imagine the traffic implications or accidents alone?
But check this out. It's called the Transition. A prototype car that can fly. It's built by a company called Terrafugia. http://www.terrafugia.com/. It's only $194,000! Meet George Jetson.
I'd still rather fly to the moon, but this is cool.
