AirCar [https://www.klein-vision.com] the dual-mode car-aircraft vehicle has 
been issued the official Certificate of Airworthiness by the Slovak Transport 
Authority, following the successful completion of 70 hours of rigorous flight 
testing compatible with European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) standards, with 
over 200 takeoffs and landings.

The challenging flight tests included the full range of flight and performance 
maneuvers and demonstrated an astonishing static and dynamic stability in the 
aircraft mode. The takeoff and landing procedures were achieved even without 
the pilot's need to touch the flight controls. 

It took a team of 8 highly skilled specialists and over 100,000 manhours to 
convert design drawings into mathematical models with CFD analysis 
calculations, wind tunnel testing, 1:1 design prototype powered by electric 
15KW engine to 1000kg 2-seat dual-mode prototype powered by 1.6L BMW engine 
that achieved the crucial certification milestone.

"AirCar certification opens the door for mass production of very efficient 
flying cars. It is official and the final confirmation of our ability to change 
mid-distance travel forever," said Professor Stefan Klein, the inventor, leader 
of the development team and the test pilot. "50 years ago, the car was the 
epitome of freedom," says Anton Zajac, the project cofounder. "AirCar expands 
those frontiers, by taking us into the next dimension; where road meets sky."

"Professor Stefan Klein is the world leader in the development of user-friendly 
Flying Cars. His latest (fifth) version is the pinnacle achievement in the new 
category of 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 noted after AirCar's 
first intercity flight last year.

"Transportation Authority carefully monitored all stages of unique AirCar 
development from its start in 2017. The transportation safety is our highest 
priority. AirCar combines top innovations with safety measures in line with 
EASA standards. It defines a new category of a sports car and a reliable 
aircraft. Its certification was both a challenging and fascinating task," said 
René Molnár, the director of the Civil Aviation Division (Transport Authority 
of Slovakia).

Klein Vision has already completed tests of a new powerful, lightweight, and 
efficient ADEPT Airmotive aviation engine and finalized drawings and technical 
calculations for the upcoming monocoque model with variable pitch propeller 
expected to reach speeds over 300km/h and range of 1,000km. "ADEPT Airmotive is 
proud to have our ecologically compliant engines selected to power this 
exciting and innovative project," said Richard Schulz – Founder, ADEPT 
Airmotive. "Klein Vision's AirCar is an engineering marvel, and we look forward 
to our long-term cooperation!", added Raymond Bakker, the ADEPT Technical 
Director. The new production model is expected to be certified in 12 months.

For video coverage of the flight click here [https://youtu.be/jf3I0ORN3ac] or 
visit the website www.klein-vision.com.

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