Alef Automotive Model A

[Count Orlok]

This could replace the Count's R1S.


Alef Auto Model A

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[mikehmb]

Nice - they even highlight the snow plow mounts in red in this image:

 

[Donald Stanfield]

I was looking at that too. I am unclear as to whether you're going to need a PPL to fly that or not. If so I don't want to go through all that work personally. I got to solo and that was enough for me. If it falls under ultralight rules where you don't need the PPL then I guess it's a possibility.

 

[Zoidz]

I read up on this about a week ago. Cool tech, but I have so many questions/reservations about this. I just think there are many, many “devil in the details” issues regarding the ability of an average person with no extensive pilot training to comprehend all the variables and factors of operating such a vehicle. Proponents will scream “Automation! AI!” etc. but we can‘t even get FSD to work on designated streets in two dimensions. How well Is this going to work in three dimensions with wind and weather variables?

I’m not a licensed pilot, but I have several hundred hours of right seat experience in General Aviation aircraft, helping with navigation, radio, and hands-on-the-yoke flying at altitude. From the little bit I know, I don’t feel comfortable with these things in the hands of most people I know, flying over my car or house. Accident waiting to happen.

 

[Riviot]

I read up on this about a week ago. Cool tech, but I have so many questions/reservations about this. I just think there are many, many “devil in the details” issues regarding the ability of an average person with no extensive pilot training to comprehend all the variables and factors of operating such a vehicle. Proponents will scream “Automation! AI!” etc. but we can‘t even get FSD to work on designated streets in two dimensions. How well Is this going to work in three dimensions with wind and weather variables?

I’m not a licensed pilot, but I have several hundred hours of right seat experience in General Aviation aircraft, helping with navigation, radio, and hands-on-the-yoke flying at altitude. From the little bit I know, I don’t feel comfortable with these things in the hands of most people I know, flying over my car or house. Accident waiting to happen.

That if they name it Goose?

 

[Friscorays]

Good for well to do daredevils who like to drive at speeds under 25 mph I guess.

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