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Started by besilarius, October 12, 2013, 09:26:53 AM

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besilarius

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I'm sure the fine, rational people at DHS, TSA, FAA, and Arby's totally won't overreact and clamp down on this little venture.  "What, what, what?!  The serfs to move about unfettered?  This will not do!"

Staggerwing

Road Rage will take on a whole new meaning after the first dogfight.
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BanzaiCat

My road rage would disappear if I could use one of these babies. No more slow morons holding up the passing lane!

And if it can indeed fly itself...that's a wow. Would love nothing more than to input a destination then sit back and relax. I doubt that would happen, but one can dream.

Dolan50

Lots of potential here for terrorists or an upset citizens in flying cars.
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Mr. Bigglesworth

Quote from: Dolan50 on October 12, 2013, 10:53:27 AM
Lots of potential here for terrorists or an upset citizens in flying cars.

Maybe stop to think that weight in flight is a big issue. Therefore terrorists can do far more damage with a vehicle on the ground. Tons vs lbs.
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Mr. Bigglesworth

Quote from: Staggerwing on October 12, 2013, 10:10:39 AM
Road Rage will take on a whole new meaning after the first dogfight.

Thinking ahead. Good. I will paint mine up as the Red Baron.
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bayonetbrant

there's not a chance in hell I want any driver around here to be flying over my house.
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But think of how much more fun having explosive diarrhea will be!