Re:Larry Page is pouring millions into flying cars
by elmar on Friday December 30, 2016 @07:39PM
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the cost it's also another big barrier I don't see it hitting the market at less than $250k.
As a proxy you have Icon A5 it was target at a price point of $130k in 2008 currently it's priced around $240k and only a handful have been delivered.
Re:Larry Page is pouring millions into flying cars
by elmar on Friday December 30, 2016 @06:29PM
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off course it will be possible when batteries tripple the density without increasing weight.
You will get a 25 minute around 30 miles ride with 20 minute reserve
Re:Larry Page is pouring millions into flying cars
by lisper on Friday December 30, 2016 @06:50PM
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And without being a fire hazard.
Re:Larry Page is pouring millions into flying cars
by elmar on Friday December 30, 2016 @07:04PM
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with current battery technology this is controlled but with new tech chemistry this could become a problem.
Re:Larry Page is pouring millions into flying cars
by toomuchtodo on Friday December 30, 2016 @06:53PM
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Biofuels. Otherwise, you're waiting another 20 years.
Re:Larry Page is pouring millions into flying cars
by elmar on Friday December 30, 2016 @07:12PM
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to do a small combustion engine VTOL vehicle its even harder I have only seen it work with several two stroke engines.
Another optin is turbine like the AirMule, but will be hard to use it for civilian operations the hourly cost is brutal and noise and heat is really annoying for nearby people and even passengers.
Re:Larry Page is pouring millions into flying cars
by elmar on Friday December 30, 2016 @07:28PM
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the two stroke VTOL is homebuilt
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2123200/The-ultimate...
If he means "VTOL Cessna with really good avionics" it's still a tall order but perhaps within the realm of "eventually possible given great determination and unlimited money" instead of "laugh him out of town."