Exclusive Video: NASA's Puffin VTOL Personal Air Vehicle

Exclusive Video: NASA’s Puffin VTOL Personal Air Vehicle

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Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 12:00 AM ET

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The article showcases a NASA demo video presenting a concept for an advanced single-person electric aircraft.
This conceptual design features helicopter-like vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) combined with the ability to fly at 300 miles per hour.
Currently existing only as a computer simulation, the carbon fiber aircraft is envisioned as a future solution for convenient and practical personal flight.

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It’s just a computer concept, but what a fun idea. An electric motor-powered single-man carbon fiber aircraft that can take off and land like a helicopter but also fly at 300 miles per hour – that’s convenient and practical flying and motivation to become a pilot. Of course, it’s flying now … only on your computer screen. AVweb‘s Glenn Pew takes you on a tour of NASA’s demo video.

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