When we were young we always dreamed about owning a flying car. It's the universal kid desire: It combines the freedom of driving with the awesomeness of powered flight.
Well, as of this week, one lucky little Slovakian youngster is on the verge of realizing that longtime ambition:
A futuristic flying car that can reach heights of more than 8,000ft and speeds over 100mph is one step closer to going on sale.
That's because the dual-mode 'AirCar' craft, which can transform from a road vehicle into a plane in under three minutes, is now officially certified to fly after passing safety tests in Slovakia.
It was awarded its new status after completing more than 200 take-offs and landings during 70 hours of rigorous flight testing to European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) standards.
The vehicle—er, uh, aircraft—er, uh, vehicular aircraft?
Well, whatever it is, it's meant to change the world of "mid-distance travel," which I guess is industry speak for "somewhere between the corner drug store and the other side of the country."
The BMW AirCar only made its first official journey back in June, so you've got to wonder how fast this thing will roll out to other countries.
Here's some wild footage of the car in flight:
You know what comes next, of course:
The future is now, folks. Buckle up!
