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Flying Car Makes Successful Maiden Flight
The Dutch company PAL-V Europe NV has successfully concluded test flights of its flying car, PAL-V
(Personal Air and Land Vehicle). During the past twoweeks, several test flights were conducted at the
Gilze Rijen Airport (The Netherlands). The patented vehicle flies in the air like a gyrocopter with lift
generated by an auto-rotating rotor andforward speed produced by a foldable push propeller on the
back. On the road it drives like a sports car. No new infrastructure is required because it uses existing
roads and airstrips.
Dutch InnovationA team of top engineers has been working on the first prototypes since finalization of the design
concept in 2008. Renowned institutes such as the Dutch National Aerospace Laboratory and DelftUniversity have also been involved in the development. The driving prototype was fully tested in 2009
and now the flying-driving prototype has made its first flights. The PAL-V complies with existingregulations in all major markets, which means that the vehicle is allowed both in road traffic and in the air.
Robert Dingemanse, CEO and co-founder of PAL-V commented: “We are very proud to announcethis
successful maiden flight of the PAL-V and we now invite investors to create the future with us. We
know there is a lot of interest for the PAL-V. Prior to announcing these test flights, we werealready
approached on a daily basis by potential customers and dealers wanting to be part of this exciting
project.”
Door-to-Door Mobility
A PAL-V offers the choice of flying like a plane ordriving like a car. This means fast door-to-door mobility for private individuals as well as professionals and organizations. The flying range will be between
350 (220 miles) and 500 km (315 miles),depending on the type, pay load and wind conditions. Driving,
a PAL-V will have a range of about 1200 km (750 miles). It runs on gasoline like a conventional car and
there will also be versions that use...
The Dutch company PAL-V Europe NV has successfully concluded test flights of its flying car, PAL-V
(Personal Air and Land Vehicle). During the past twoweeks, several test flights were conducted at the
Gilze Rijen Airport (The Netherlands). The patented vehicle flies in the air like a gyrocopter with lift
generated by an auto-rotating rotor andforward speed produced by a foldable push propeller on the
back. On the road it drives like a sports car. No new infrastructure is required because it uses existing
roads and airstrips.
Dutch InnovationA team of top engineers has been working on the first prototypes since finalization of the design
concept in 2008. Renowned institutes such as the Dutch National Aerospace Laboratory and DelftUniversity have also been involved in the development. The driving prototype was fully tested in 2009
and now the flying-driving prototype has made its first flights. The PAL-V complies with existingregulations in all major markets, which means that the vehicle is allowed both in road traffic and in the air.
Robert Dingemanse, CEO and co-founder of PAL-V commented: “We are very proud to announcethis
successful maiden flight of the PAL-V and we now invite investors to create the future with us. We
know there is a lot of interest for the PAL-V. Prior to announcing these test flights, we werealready
approached on a daily basis by potential customers and dealers wanting to be part of this exciting
project.”
Door-to-Door Mobility
A PAL-V offers the choice of flying like a plane ordriving like a car. This means fast door-to-door mobility for private individuals as well as professionals and organizations. The flying range will be between
350 (220 miles) and 500 km (315 miles),depending on the type, pay load and wind conditions. Driving,
a PAL-V will have a range of about 1200 km (750 miles). It runs on gasoline like a conventional car and
there will also be versions that use...
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