Dr. Carl Dietrich is leaving Terrafugia for parts unknown. It was a small post on Linkedin from Dietrich saying that after thirteen years he was leaving Terrafugia. Dietrich's Terrafugia was the first flying car that I reported on that was FAA certified. Carl Dietrich stepping down from Terrafugia From Terrafugia inception to Geely [...]
Terrafugia's vision for TF-X Terrafugia Inc. is excited to announce a significant milestone in the TF-X™ development program: the FAA has authorized Terrafugia to operate small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) in the TF-X™ configuration for research and development (R&D) purposes. The TF-X™, Terrafugia's vision for the future of personal transportation, is a four-seat, hybrid electric, [...]
Terrafugia in the Big Apple We've seen the Terrafugia transition at the New York auto show. Now Terrafugia is bringing out TF-X, a flying car that, according to Terrafugia, should take an average driver no more than five hours to learn how to safely operate. From Terrafugia's website Safety Operating a TF-X vehicle should be [...]
The wings on the plane go up and down, up and down Dr. Carl Dietrich, founder, CEO and Chief Technical Officer, of the Terrafugia Transition, does a walk-around with Lou Ann Hammond. Driven to Fly: Bumpers, crumple zones, parachutes, side view mirrors, even an independent front suspension is on the Terrafugia. Go inside the Terrafugia [...]
Dr. Carl Dietrich, CEO, Terrafugia Transition talked to Lou Ann Hammond at the New York auto show. Hammond has interviewed the owners of the Aerocar, a 1958 flying car, driving airplane. What is the difference between the aerocar and the Terrafugia Transition? How long does it take to convert from car to airplane and back [...]