As described to book club this air car comes with paraglide technology (a large parachute-like wing) to reach a
maximum altitude of 15,000ft, although it is restricted to 10,000ft or 3,000
metres, which is a popular height for a sky dive and can still be above the
clouds.
The cockpit of the Sky Runner (pictured) has a sleek computer interface
to control the vehicle instead of 'distracting dials, switches and fiddly
buttons,' the company said. The Sky Runner goes from buggy to aircraft in
around three minutes and can take off on fields, grass strips and secluded
beaches. The car is built from light-weight materials including carbon fibre
and weighs 420 kilos. It uses a propeller to get off the ground and power the
craft in the air.The Ford Eco Boost engine achieves take-off at just 37mph. Lift is provided by the large relex paraglide wing, which works in the same way as a conventional paragliding chute. Once in the air, the paraglider wing absorbs turbulence to keep the 'car' stable to 'provide a safe and comfortable flight'.
The Sky Runner goes from buggy to aircraft in around three minutes and can take off on fields, grass strips and secluded beaches. Engineers claim the SkyRunner is capable of 53 miles-per-gallon on land which gives it a 500 mile range. But this is slashed to 200 nautical miles in the air. The vehicle was designed by a company based in Semley in Dorset called Gilo Industries and can be flown by anyone with a driving license after they complete 12 hours of flight with a certified flight instructor. Stewart Hamel, Sky Runner’s founder and CEO, said: 'This vehicle will change the way people experience their world and provide pure enjoyment of flight.
'Imagine driving an all-terrain vehicle that can convert from road to air mode in three minutes - with Sky Runner, that dream has become a reality.' The new machine will make its global debut at this week's Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in Florida, USA. It is expected to cost around £75,000 deliveries beginning next year. The vehicle was designed by a company based in Semley in Dorset called Gilo Industries and can be flown by anyone. With a driving license after they complete 12 hours of flight with a certified flight instructor because of its relatively simple cockpit.
The cockpit of the Sky Runner (pictured) has a sleek computer interface
to control the vehicle instead of 'distracting dials, switches and fiddly
buttons,' the company said. The Sky Runner goes from buggy to aircraft in
around three minutes and can take off on fields, grass strips and secluded
beaches. The car is built from light-weight materials including carbon fibre
and weighs 420 kilos. It uses a propeller to get off the ground and power the
craft in the air.The Ford Eco Boost engine achieves take-off at just 37mph. Lift is provided by the large relex paraglide wing, which works in the same way as a conventional paragliding chute. Once in the air, the paraglider wing absorbs turbulence to keep the 'car' stable to 'provide a safe and comfortable flight'.
In the unlikely event of an engine
failure, the Sky Runner floats to the ground using its paraglider, or can also
rely on a ballistic reserve chute if there is a problem with the wing. When in the air, the 'car' uses paraglide technology to reach a maximum altitude of 15,000ft, although it is restricted to 10,000ft or 3,000 metres, which is a popular height for a sky dive and can still gain altitude above the clouds wearing a parachute recommended very safe with cockpit The car that can Fly on all-terrain making Sky Runner buggy is as quick as a Porsche but can soar through the sky at 55mph when needed. Engineers at Gilo Industries in Dorset designed the 'part buggy, part aircraft' that can go from 0-60mph in just over four seconds.
'Imagine driving an all-terrain vehicle that can convert from road to air mode in three minutes - with Sky Runner, that dream has become a reality.' The new machine will make its global debut at this week's Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in Florida, USA. It is expected to cost around £75,000 deliveries beginning next year. The vehicle was designed by a company based in Semley in Dorset called Gilo Industries and can be flown by anyone. With a driving license after they complete 12 hours of flight with a certified flight instructor because of its relatively simple cockpit. 
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