durrelllrobert
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The perfect Baja vehicle?
If only I could afford one!
http://www.youtube.com/attribution_link?a=Y-xmaTXTC9c&u=/watch%3Fv%3DD4uSWtazRCM%26feature%3Dem-share_video_user
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An interesting concept! Lets say you were able to acquire a working prototype for your Baja trip........would you drive across the border, or fly to
an approved airstrip?
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Wonder how it would do driving over topes?
"Life is tough".....It's even tougher if you're stupid.....
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Looks like the prototype used for filming was in Dubai.
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Do you think there is an actual prototype? The entire sequence, with a possible exception of the last few seconds, looks like computer generated
footage. If you are thinking "No way!", watch Avatar again.
It looked like the company producing the video was Vietnamese.
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Vietnamese? Vietnam?
I thought I saw something like that around 1967 in Quang Tri Province right after a little smoking session. OK, maybe, just maybe I was seeing things
that weren't there! 
Seriously, it's just a matter of time for something like that. Next thing you know there will be wrist watches like that Dick Tracey had. Wait a
minute, Apple has one now, so you never know what is far fetched.
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CGI
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durrelllrobert
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Computer-generated imagery? Here's another version of the video:
https://youtu.be/0Lx5e7Rg_oY
[Edited on 8-2-2015 by durrelllrobert]
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durrelllrobert
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Just found more info at drventofly.com:
Performance Specifications:
Cruise Speed, Vc: 100 mph (160 km/h)
Range: 410 mi (660 km) plus 30 min. reserve
Takeoff Roll: 1700 ft (518 m) over 50 ft obstacle
Useful Load: 500 lbs (227 kg)
Fuel Burn at Cruise: 5 gph (18.9 L/h)
Useable Fuel: 23 gal (87 L)
Mileage on Road: 35 mpg (6.7 L / 100 km)
The Terrafugia Transition unfolding at the airport
Convenience
Automated electromechanical folding
Rear wheel drive on the road
Automotive style entry, exit, and seating
Two place, side by side
No trailer or hangar needed
Cargo for golf clubs and carryon bags
Steering wheel plus stick and rudders
Safety
Drive in case of inclement weather
Fuel efficient 100 hp Rotax 912iS engine
Full vehicle parachute available
Modern glass avionics
Automotive crash safety features
Driver and passenger airbags
Factory built & ready to fly
Dimensions
Driving:
80" (2m) tall
90" (2.3m) wide
18' 9" (6m) long
Flying:
78" (2m) tall
26' 6" (8m) wingspan
19' 9" (6m) long
c-ckpit:
48" at the shoulder
The anticipated base purchase price for the Transition® is $279,000. You can reserve a place in production with a $10,000 refundable deposit
here.
Download a PDF of the specifications sheet here.
- See more at: http://www.terrafugia.com/aircraft/transition#sthash.cZ6Z8R5...
Bob Durrell
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