Design a Vehicle: Create a Realistic, Practical, User-Friendly 3-in-1

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The discussion centers around the feasibility of creating a vehicle capable of operating on land, sea, and air. Participants emphasize the need for such a vehicle to be user-friendly, cost-effective, and practical for at least two passengers. The conversation highlights the advantages of hovercraft and wing-in-ground-effect crafts as all-terrain solutions, noting their ability to float if they lose power. Concerns are raised about the practicality of flying vehicles in urban environments, including noise pollution and safety issues. The PBY Catalina is mentioned as a historical example of a versatile vehicle, while the idea of a flying submarine is playfully suggested as a future challenge. There is skepticism regarding the viability of current flying car prototypes, with discussions about regulatory hurdles and potential public resistance due to noise and safety concerns. Overall, the thread reflects a blend of enthusiasm for innovative vehicle concepts and caution regarding their practical implementation.
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Ivan Seeking said:
I heard recently that they expect to get FAA approval this year. Up to now I don't think they have been allowed to fly without a tether.
I wonder how much noise that flying-car makes. I can't see that in downtown with the airwash blowing on pedestrians.
 
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I seriously expect that they'll be restricted to something like 50' minumum altitude and use rooftop parking the same way that helicopters do now.
 
  • #33
Danger said:
Oh great, Ivan... just friggin' great! Now he's going to be whining for a week about "why didn't I invent that?"

Fttt, my latest invention uses lay line power, way ahead of any thing you guys have.:smile:
 
  • #34
wolram said:
Fttt, my latest invention uses lay line power, way ahead of any thing you guys have.:smile:
My arse! You never would have even heard of that if you hadn't stolen it from the Norweeds.
 
  • #35
Danger said:
My arse! You never would have even heard of that if you hadn't stolen it from the Norweeds.

Beg your pardon old chaps but the leys were a wikan discovery past on to the druids, and there power rediscovered by me.
 
  • #36
Yeah, and everybody knows that the Druids were Norweedish. Sheesh! Where did you study history? :rolleyes:
 
  • #37
Danger said:
Yeah, and everybody knows that the Druids were Norweedish. Sheesh! Where did you study history? :rolleyes:


I bet you can not twidle your thumbs like i can.
 
  • #38
"Do you twiddle your thumb at me Sir?"
 
  • #39
wolram said:
I bet you can not twidle your thumbs like i can.
I have better things to twiddle, thank you very much.

3trQN said:
"Do you twiddle your thumb at me Sir?"
And the fight is on... :biggrin:
 

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