The ultimate goal of the Volante flying car program was to prove to the aviation community and to the public, by actual demonstration, that the flying car, properly designed, can bring revolutionary new capabilities to a transportation system.

 

 

The conversion process, aircraft to car and trailer and back, be very simply carried out in a very short time. They set 10 to 12 minutes as a goal. All flying cars require some conversion, and 12 minutes is a good trade for a lightweight, unencumbered car.

 

 

Aircraft

Engine: 180 hp

Wingspan: 27 ft

Length: 20 ft

Height: 7 ft

Empty weight: 1300 lb

Gross weight: 2000 lb

Baggage: 7.6 cu.ft

Cruise speed: 157 mph

Stall: 65 mph

Max range: 650 mi

TO dist: 700 ft

 

Car

Width: 5 ft 6 in

Height: 4 ft

Length: 13 ft 5 in

Empty weight: 640 lb

Gross weight: 1200 lb