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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Road-Legal Flying Car Completes First Successful First Flight And Landing In Washington
Caption: During its inaugural flight, the £160,000 Samson Sky Switchblade climbed to an altitude of 500 feet. Test pilot Robert Moehle skillfully navigated the aircraft above the airport and the picturesque foothills remaining airborne for nearly six minutes before executing a gentle touchdown. The two-seater vehicle has already garnered an impressive 2,300 reservations from 57 countries and all 50 states in the USA. The Switchblade is a unique three-wheel, street-legal automobile that can conveniently fit in your garage. Owners simply drive to a nearby airport, where the wings effortlessly unfold, and the tail extends in less than three minutes. Once prepared for flight, the aircraft can reach speeds of up to 200mph and cover a distance of 450 miles, with the capability to ascend to altitudes of 13,000 feet. After landing, users can effortlessly transform the flying sports car back into driving mode, with the wings and tail securely stowed, allowing them to continue their journey to their final destination. The vehicle has a unique hybrid electric system, which uses regular unleaded auto gas rather than leaded aviation fuel. While a private pilot's license is necessary to operate the Switchblade, Samson Sky is seeing interest from non-pilots who intend to learn how to fly.
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