FLIGHT CAR IS NOT A DREAM

BIG DREAM & GREAT SUCCESS

The hero turned the dream into reality.

 Stefan Klein

He has spent the past 20 years making his dream of flying cars come true.

 “The test flight marks the beginning of the era of hybrid transportation, bringing freedom to users. This is no longer just a viable idea. After this 8,200ft flight, science fiction has finally become a reality.” - according to professors Klein and Anton, after stepping out of the AirCar cockpit in Bratislava.

CODE SEARCH PERSON

 Stefan Klein is the Founder and CEO of KleinVision. He has spent the past 20 years making his flying car dream come true. Currently, he has completed the flying prototype of AirCar which was successfully tested at Nitra airport in October 2019

 EDUCATION

 Graduating from the Slovak University of Technology in 1983, Klein studied at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design (AFAD), and also at the École des Beaux Arts et Design, Saint Étienne in 1993. Klein became the Dean of the Faculty of Transport and Design. at AFAD. He is in charge of innovative research projects in cooperation with leading automotive brands such as Audi, Volkswagen and BMW. In 2005, he was appointed a visiting professor at the Mackintosh School of Art in Glasgow.

 VISION KLEIN

OWN DEVELOPMENT

Klein's passion for flying led him, along with his brother and close friends, to found the charter airline company AirExplore. He personally has done more than 1,200 hours of motorized flying, more than 3,000 hours of gliders, and hundreds of hours as a test pilot. His ability to combine design and innovation with commercial acumen has resulted in a number of successful projects such as a walking excavator for Menzi Muck Switzerland, Locomotive 772, golf cart for Melex Poland and a variety of electric motorcycles.

 

AEROMOBIL I

1989

The birth of the flying car Klein began in 1989 when he completed his graduate thesis AeroMobil - 'Personal vision of the transportation system'. His first type was named AeroMobil I. It consisted of 4 lifting surfaces with canard design. Wingspan 2.5 meters with a total length of 5 meters. The concept is outside of any transform cycle and can fully implement car and airplane modes. Complex aerodynamics were tackled in a series of wind tunnel tests resulting in a fully operable overall concept. However, actual driving testing in existing infrastructure did not lead to optimal results due to the overall width of the model.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

AirCar consists of several functional units. Its aerodynamic fuselage provides enough space for passengers and, at the same time, contributes to enhanced flight characteristics. Among the advanced technologies are retractable wings, folding tail surface, parachute deployment system, etc. Folding tail surface contributes to better longitudinal stability and take-off characteristics, Just like on a regular plane. However, in car mode, the rear of the car is retracted, making the size more compact.

 VISION KLEIN

SIMULATIONS

Design simulation and optimization methods were used throughout the entire R&D phase. Simulations are based on CFD analyzes performed at VUT Brno in close cooperation with aerodynamic experts led by Robert Popela, PhD. The team performed extensive analyzes using state-of-the-art simulation methods such as FEM to achieve the best overall results. The load and stress calculations were performed by Dalibor Vlček, MSc., who also contributed with his experience working as a Compliance Verification Engineer on a number of EASA-supervised projects. Close

   

MATERIALS

The AirCar is mainly constructed from advanced composite materials manufactured by the Slovak company SKMODEL, sro. All structural components are manufactured to the highest quality standards using high-tech methods. 

   

AERODYNAMICS

To test a number of aerodynamic and flight control characteristics predicted by simulation and digital analysis, the Demonstration Test Aircraft (FDT), a 1:1 scale model, was built. create and use in flight mode. All measurements and observations using the FDT confirmed the theoretical predictions. The FDT has now been donated and is on display in the Aviation Museum in Košice.

AERODYNAMICS

To test a number of aerodynamic and flight control characteristics predicted by simulation and digital analysis, the Demonstration Test Aircraft (FDT), a 1:1 scale model, was built. create and use in flight mode. All measurements and observations using the FDT confirmed the theoretical predictions. The FDT has now been donated and is on display in the Aviation Museum in Košice.

 COLLECTION

The AirCar prototype is currently being tested on the ground and has been flying intensely in the test category since October 2019. AirCar's flying prototype was introduced to the public on November 5, 2019 at the CIIE in Upper Hai, China. Thorough testing will continue in the following months. Variations of the two engines will be put to the test

    

IDEA

AirCar consists of several functional units. Its aerodynamic fuselage provides enough space for passengers and, at the same time, contributes to enhanced flight characteristics. Among the advanced technologies are retractable wings, folding tail surface, parachute deployment system, etc. Folding tail surface contributes to better longitudinal stability and take-off characteristics, Just like on a regular plane. However, in car mode, the rear of the car is retracted, making the size more compact.

The AirCar has been conceived as a shape, evoking a dynamic and engaging form primarily crafted from advanced composite materials. In car mode the object generates downforce using the spoiler and lift angle while in airplane mode the entire surface generates lift. The forklift body concept includes future developments for a spacious interior and a variety of models: three and four-seaters, twin engines and amphibious versions.

 Successfully tested flying car: lost 3

minutes to "transform" between the two forms, flying continuously for 35 minutes, speed 190 km/h

KUSHMAN , FOLLOWING INTELLIGENCE 3 DAYS ago

 SPEAKING ANNOUNCEMENT - 2:39

AirCar, a vehicle product that is both a car and an airplane, is now very close to commercial production after testing this week's milestone.

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AirCar, a vehicle product that is both a car and an airplane, is now very close to commercial production after testing this week's milestone. This vehicle flew 35 minutes from Nitra International Airport to Bratislava Airport on June 28, 2021.

 

This KleinVision company's patented product, AirCar, completed its 142nd successful landing at Bratislava Airport at 6:05AM. After landing, the driver only needs to push a button and the vehicle quickly transforms into a sports car in just 3 minutes. The driver this time is none other than AirCar inventor Professor Stefan Klein and company co-founder Anton Zajac. Thanks to the ability to fly, the time to complete the journey is cut in half.

 “Professor Stefan Klein is a pioneer in the development of user-friendly flying cars.” According to Professor Branko Sarh, engineer at Boeing Co. “The AirCar's smooth transition from road transport to air vehicle and vice versa, the ability to retract wings and tail of the AirCar is the result of enthusiasm, creativity and knowledge and experience his specialized technique.”

 The prototype AirCar Prototype 1 was powered by a 160 hp BMW engine with thrusters and a dedicated parachute. Under the supervision of the Civil Aviation Commission, AirCar has completed more than 40 hours of flight tests, including testing for 45-degree bends and stability in the air. AirCar Prototype 1 flies at an altitude of 8200 ft and reaches an average speed of 190km/h.

AirCar Protoype 2, a pre-production version, will be powered by a 300 hp engine and be EASA CS-23 certified for aircraft and an M1 road license. With its variable aperture thrusters, the Protoype 2 is expected to deliver an average speed of 300km/h and a maximum range of 1000km.

“The test flight marks the beginning of the era of hybrid transportation, bringing freedom to users. This is no longer just a viable idea. After this 8,200ft flight, science fiction has finally become a reality.” - according to professors Klein and Anton, after stepping out of the AirCar cockpit in Bratislava.

 According to AirCar

 

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