For many years people have dreamed of creating a flying car, well today those dreams have finally come true. Created by Los Angeles based SKYRUNNER, the vehicle has been awarded the S-LSA classification by the American Federal Aviation Administration designating it a legally recognized light aircraft.
The SkyRunner MK 3.2 has the appearance that of a go-kart, but don’t let that fool you for this one of a kind car is something out of the future. With the ability to reach an altitude of 10,000 feet while maintaining a speed of 45mph or (72km/h). The exoskeleton is created out of exposed tubular steel with carbon fiber and aircraft grade aluminium panels. The car’s most noticeable feature is its large rear-mounted propeller.
Attaining full certification, the SkyRunner has been undergoing development and testing for several years, winning many fans in the process. Dan Johnson, President of the Light Aircraft Manufacturing Association, called the vehicle: “A full-on macho pulse-pounder that catches the interest of people.” And thanks to it being fully certified, full-on production can be launched and a backlog of existing orders can be cleared. “This airworthiness certification is monumental, as it now triggers serial production, creates jobs, and makes for happy customers,” said Daryl Ballard, SkyRunner Shop Foreman.
The Maneuverability of the car in the air is pretty straightforward: Toggle left or right to steer or drop or raise the accelerator pedal to ascend or descend. “This is one of the most significant milestones in our company’s history,” said Stewart Hamel, SkyRunner’s CEO and Founder. A SkyRunner retails for approximately $119,000, but there is a lot of optional extras, from carbon fiber racing seats ($1,899) all the way to a set of augmented reality driving and flight goggles that offer a head up display and facial protection ($750). Anyone that lives in areas that suffer extremes of weather, the car can also be specified with pro caterpillar tracks for an extra $5,200. This new multi terrain vehicle shows us that you don’t have to be “James Bond” to fly something as extraordinary as this.
For more information visit: www.flyskyrunner.com
