-- Science fiction is now a reality

AirCar ( https://www.klein-vision.com/ ), a dual-mode car-aircraft vehicle 
moved closer to production this week, fulfilling a key development milestone in 
a 35-minute flight from the international airport in Nitra to the international 
airport in Bratislava on June 28th, 2021. 

Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1554418/AirCar.jpg 

Klein Vision's patent protected AirCar completed its 142nd successful landing 
in Bratislava at 6:05AM. After landing, at a click of a button the aircraft 
transformed into a sports car in under three minutes and was driven by its 
inventor, Professor Stefan Klein and co-founder, Anton Zajac to downtown 
Bratislava, cutting the typical travel time by a factor of two. 

"Professor Stefan Klein is the world leader in the development of user-friendly 
Flying Cars." said Dr. Branko Sarh, Boeing Co. Senior Technical Fellow. "The 
automated transition from road vehicle into an air vehicle and vice versa, 
deploying/retracting wings and tail is not only the result of pioneering 
enthusiasm, innovative spirit and courage; it is an outcome of excellent 
engineering and professional knowledge," he added.

The AirCar Prototype 1 is equipped with a 160HP BMW engine with fixed-propeller 
and a ballistic parachute. Under the supervision of the Civil Aviation 
Authority, the AirCar has completed over 40 hours of test flights, including 
steep 45 degree turns and stability and maneuverability testing. AirCar 
Prototype 1 has flown at 8200 ft and reached a maximum cruising speed of 
190km/h (103kt). 

AirCar Prototype 2, the pre-production model, will be equipped with a 300HP 
engine and receive the EASA CS-23 aircraft certification with an M1 road 
permit. With its variable pitch propeller, the Prototype 2 is expected to have 
a cruise speed of 300km/h (162kt) and range of 1000km (621mi).

"This flight starts a new era of dual transportation vehicles. It opens a new 
category of transportation and returns the freedom originally attributed to 
cars back to the individual." said Professor Klein after exiting the AirCar 
cockpit in Bratislava. "AirCar is no longer just a proof of concept; flying at 
8,200ft at a speed of 100kt, it has turned science fiction into a reality." 
Added Anton Zajac, the co-founder of Klein Vision.

For video coverage of the flight click HERE ( https://youtu.be/a2tDOYkFCYo ) or 
visit the website www.klein-vision.com.

SOURCE: AirCar