When are we going to finally have flying cars...come on, it's already 2006 and they promised flying cars by 2K

Question

Well...let me explain further. There is a reason why I posted this question under "Physics". This is what I am after, the physics or counter-acting the earth's gravitational pull. Some kind of engine or field generator that would free the vessel (car) from being pulled back down to the ground. Hey, just like the Stars wars rides...aren't those just about the coolest freaking things. Or the hover board in Back to the Future. Can you imagine the reduction in fuel expenditure. Your only opposing force would be the drag coefficient from the earth atmosphere (wind) and that is it. You are probably thinking how to stop and how to do it in a hurry (ie. slam on the brakes) well, I don't know yet, that is why I am asking this question. I don't want propellers or any other wind-repelling crap. I am sick of waisting trillions and zillions of gallons of fuel to move crap around. Look at the Discovery today, that is soooo gross. Look at all the fuel that it takes to break the free from the g-pull..

Answer 1

I totally agree! I'm sick and tired of being hounded by enviromentalists to stop polluting the earth, but every freaking thing that is supposedly "enviromentally sound" is a kajillion dollars! I remember in like the fifth grade I "invented" a flying solar-powered car that was like a Jetson's vehicle. Sorry for the randomness.

Answer 2

It's for safety reason. Letting you drive a car is dangerous, letting you fly something will be a downright catastrophe.

There are plenty of flying car designs, some even been built for real and performed well. The problem is cost and need to do pilot school.

And you can't move without fuel. Earth gravity is a force, and countering requires an equal force, which means spending energy, which has to come from somewhere.

If you disagree with me, go and invent that "field generator".

Answer 3

Hi
Source of gravitational force is not known yet;
There are just formulas to calculate it
There is nothing like a scissor to cut the gravitational field
Masses are just attract each other and you need some thing different which fight this , which is not invented up to know.
But u can have flying cars by engines and high fuel consumption!!!
Think a little about traffic problems then after :D

Answer 4

Easy there slugger. The Chinese came up with a "floating" train, so I'm thinking that cars aren't too far behind. But the train is on a track with two sets of magnets. One pushes and the other pulls, thus lifting it off the track and it's super fast. But as far the cars go, it might not even happen in our lifetime, even though there are some out there that have made their own flying cars.

Answer 5

i don't understand who promised you flying automobiles through 2000, yet of route he blew it. considering we received't turn off gravity, the gadget would ought to make use of aerodynamic raise -- i.e, it must be truly an plane. even if the technique of propelling an plane has not some thing a lot in straightforward with the technique of propelling a vehicle (except for having an engine), and in the experience that your motorcar has to have both, it is going to be heavy. And, if you're progression airplanes, it truly is a nasty ingredient. except for, if you're progression a vehicle, you do not pick airfoils protruding to whack passers-through, so maximum twin-use automobiles (and some experimental ones were equipped) detach the wings at the same time as utilising the motorcar on the floor, it really is a nuisance in that you'll get airborne in straightforward words from the position the position you landed. a guy named Moller has been operating for decades on an air-vehicle it really is largely an plane -- literature I actual have considered does not aspect out that it really is suited for use on the floor. (of route, if it would want to take off from a sufficiently small area -- and Moller is making an attempt to attempt this -- you do not pick to apply it to the floor.) He has been making promises for a lengthy time period yet has not yet extra a lot. I favor him nicely. it really is sparkling that site visitors administration will be a difficulty if this idea ever receives off the floor. (Sorry -- i could not withstand.) With pcs and GPS navigation, it really is a solvable difficulty. even if, human beings will pick to study a thanks to operate those issues, and which potential getting a pilot's license. And for those automobiles to be truly sensible, the pilot will pick an device score. those would nicely be received yet they are not trivial.

Answer 6

Massanni,

I do believe that jkk is correct about the recent flying car. I do believe in the 50s they came out with a flying voltswagon. Yes, it came with wings and accessories . Only took an hour to assemble it and you were off . I think we should most definately have flying cars, "but", there are other factors preventing us from having them. I cannot elaborate on what they are because these powers at be are extremely powerfull and have a wonderfull day. "MoUsE"

Answer 7

I'm not sure who promised you what, but the flying car does exist. It's pretty cool. It's called the Moller Skycar.

Answer 8

we can't even drive properly.. accidents everywhere what happen if each person get their own flying crap? I can see the insurance company smile on their faces.

Answer 9

Investigate use of sound to levitate stones used in great pyramid and temple of baalbak.

Answer 10

Richard Fineman died too soon. That's why.

We have work to do in understanding gravity.