{"id":17070,"date":"2022-01-25T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-25T03:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=17070"},"modified":"2022-01-25T00:54:43","modified_gmt":"2022-01-24T19:24:43","slug":"aircar-certified-to-fly-caa-issues-certificate-of-airworthiness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2022\/01\/25\/aircar-certified-to-fly-caa-issues-certificate-of-airworthiness\/","title":{"rendered":"AirCar Certified to Fly! &#8211; CAA issues Certificate of Airworthiness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\"><strong>AirCar the dual-mode car-aircraft vehicle<\/strong> has been issued the official Certificate of Airworthiness by the <strong>Slovak Transport Authority<\/strong>, following the successful completion of 70 hours of rigorous flight testing compatible with <strong>European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) <\/strong>standards, with over <strong>200 takeoffs and landings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse has-text-align-center\">The challenging flight tests included the <strong>full range of flight and performance maneuvers<\/strong> and demonstrated an astonishing <strong>static and dynamic stability<\/strong> in the aircraft mode. <\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_20220124_224112-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"AirCar the dual-mode car-aircraft vehicle has been issued the official Certificate of Airworthiness by the Slovak Transport Authority\" class=\"wp-image-17076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_20220124_224112-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_20220124_224112-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_20220124_224112-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_20220124_224112-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_20220124_224112-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_20220124_224112-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_20220124_224112-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_20220124_224112-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_20220124_224112-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_20220124_224112-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_20220124_224112-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_20220124_224112-1140x1140.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>AirCar the dual-mode car-aircraft vehicle has been issued the official Certificate of Airworthiness<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-text-color has-background wp-block-list\"><li>The takeoff and landing procedures were achieved even <strong>without the pilot&#8217;s need to touch the flight controls. <\/strong><\/li><li>It took a team of <strong>8 highly skilled<\/strong> specialists and over 100,000 manhours <ol><li>to convert design drawings into mathematical models with CFD analysis calculations, wind tunnel testing, <strong>1:1 design prototype <\/strong>powered by electric 15KW engine<\/li><li> to <strong>1000kg 2-seat dual-mode prototype powered by 1.6L BMW engine<\/strong> that achieved the crucial certification milestone.<\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>&#8220;<em>AirCar certification opens the door for <strong>mass production<\/strong> of very efficient flying cars. <\/em><\/p><p>It is official and the final confirmation of our ability to change <strong>mid-distance travel forever&#8221; <\/strong><\/p><cite>Professor Stefan Klein, the inventor, leader of the development team and the test pilot.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>&#8220;<em>50 years ago, the car was the epitome of freedom,<\/em>&#8221; says Anton Zajac, the project cofounder. <\/li><li>&#8220;<em>AirCar expands those frontiers, by taking us into the next dimension; where road meets sky<\/em>.&#8221;<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>&#8220;<strong>Professor Stefan Klein is the world leader in the development of user-friendly Flying Cars. <\/strong><\/p><p>His latest (fifth) version is the pinnacle achievement in the new category of flying cars!&#8221; <\/p><cite>Dr. Branko Sarh, Boeing Co. Senior Technical Fellow. <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_20220124_210244-1024x573.jpg\" alt=\"AirCar the dual-mode car-aircraft vehicle has been issued the official Certificate of Airworthiness by the Slovak Transport Authority\" class=\"wp-image-17072\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_20220124_210244-1024x573.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_20220124_210244-600x336.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_20220124_210244-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_20220124_210244-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_20220124_210244-750x420.jpg 750w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_20220124_210244-1140x638.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_20220124_210244.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>&#8220;<strong>The automated transition from road vehicle into an air vehicle and vice versa, deploying\/retracting wings and tail is not only the result of pioneering enthusiasm, innovative spirit and courage.<\/strong><\/p><p>I<strong>t is an outcome of excellent engineering and professional knowledge<\/strong>,&#8221; he noted after AirCar&#8217;s first intercity flight last year.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>&#8220;Transportation Authority carefully <strong>monitored all stages of unique AirCar<\/strong> development from its start in 2017. <\/li><li>The transportation safety is our highest priority. <\/li><li>AirCar combines top innovations with safety measures in line with <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/easa.com\">EASA<\/a> standards. <\/strong><\/li><li>It defines a new category of a sports car and a reliable aircraft.<\/li><li> Its certification was both a <strong>challenging and fascinating task<\/strong>,&#8221; said Ren\u00e9 Moln\u00e1r, the director of the Civil Aviation Division (Transport Authority of Slovakia).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/74471_flyingcar1_63411-1024x574.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17073\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/74471_flyingcar1_63411-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/74471_flyingcar1_63411-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/74471_flyingcar1_63411-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/74471_flyingcar1_63411-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/74471_flyingcar1_63411-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/74471_flyingcar1_63411-750x421.jpg 750w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/74471_flyingcar1_63411-1140x640.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/74471_flyingcar1_63411.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>&#8220;Klein Vision&#8217;s AirCar is an engineering marvel, and we look forward to our long-term cooperation!&#8221;, added Raymond Bakker, the ADEPT Technical Director. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Klein Vision has already completed tests of a new <strong>powerful, lightweight, and efficient ADEPT <\/strong>Airmotive aviation engine and finalized drawings and technical calculations for the upcoming monocoque model with variable pitch propeller expected to reach <strong>speeds over 300km\/h and range of 1,000km<\/strong>.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;<em>ADEPT Airmotive is proud to have our ecologically compliant engines selected to power this exciting and innovative project,&#8221; <\/em>said Richard Schulz \u2013 Founder, ADEPT Airmotive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new production model is expected to be <em><strong>certified in 12 months. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay Tuned and Informed with us. 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