13. The Car-Plane Hybrid
Inventors have long dreamed of combining automobiles and airplanes, from the 1949 Convair Model 118 to today’s Terrafugia Transition. These car-plane hybrids usually end up sacrificing both driving comfort and flight efficiency, struggling to meet strict certification standards. Despite modern technological advances and prototypes, true flying cars remain out of reach for everyday drivers. Explore the ongoing quest for roadable aircraft at WIRED.
