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Many of today could only dream to own a flying car, but it will eventually become a reality within the next year.

The American company Terrafugia will start making flying cars called “The Transition Roadable Light Sport Aircraft”. The transformation from cars to planes is going in just 30 seconds. This auto plane can fly 115 miles per hour and drive up to 65 miles per hour on the road. When grounded, with the wings retracted, you can drive on a normal petrol filling from a regular gas station, and fits the average size of the garage, according to a report from the Sunday Express. It is set to go into production this year and is expected to cost between £ 125,000 and £ 160,000 excluding shipping costs.

Richard Gersh from Terrafugia, head of the American company that has made this vehicle, hopes to sell 200 copies a year. With this plane you can drive up to 450 miles. “We have 100 orders so far. There are still some minor changes to be made, because we have to meet the road and aviation standards, said Richard Gersh. “To become the owner of the vehicle, you must have a pilot license and certificate of civil aviation and the European Aviation Safety Agency. “A lot of people said they never thought this car will fly. But now we have vehicles that have been transformed to planes in 20 seconds, “said CEO Carl Dietrich Terrafugia. Last month Terrafugia received $ 960,000 from private investors.

This invention we waited for ages to try it out. Finally there is hope we all have an opportunity to try something like this. Congratulations inventors.