Terrafugia's Transition Roadable Aircraft (TRA) is owned by The United States

WASHINGTON - The United States now have a Transition Roadable Aircraft (TRA), a vehicle that can walk in two worlds, land and air, creation Terrafugia Transition. Flying car has been around since 2006, but the manufacturer took years to convince the authorities will airworthiness and safety to get permission.

In 2009, TRA received the green light to do the maiden flight. While permission to drive on the street (on the road) has bagged now issued by the Institute of Highway Safety and Traffic (National National Highway Traffic Safety Administration / NHTSA).

 In the permit mentioned, Terrafugia got some special dispensation by various considerations. For example, the TRA may use this type of tire is heavier than normal weights. Then, the glass must be specially coated to safety when a collision or hit by a bird. However, the TRA uses material polycarbonate (plastic).

The existence of exceptions, according to NHTSA to insidelane because it's flying car is still within the scope of public interest and consistency maintaining traffic safety.

 Terrafugia's Transition Roadable Aircraft (TRA) is owned by The United States

Although flightless, the TRA should follow the procedures as the aircraft, ie if you want to take-off must be from the airport.