Able to cruise with a top air speed of 115 mph, the "Transition" roadable aircraft has a ceiling of 10,000 feet and a range of 460 miles. On the road, the amazing vehicle folds up its wings and can turn into a car in just 30 seconds. Meeting the FAA's Light Sport Aircraft criteria, newbies can qualify for a pilot's license with as little as 20 hours of training.

The Transition surpasses all other "flying cars" to date due to its innovative design, which was developed by aeronautical engineers from MIT, and includes sophisticated computerized avionics, carbon-fiber composites, and state of the art 100 hp Rotax snowmobile engines. It can deploy its wings with the flip of a switch and be ready for flight in just 30 seconds. Light plane pilots will find the aircraft a practical alternative to fixed wing models since it does not require a hangar and can complete its flight plan as a car despite bad weather.

The Transition was designed and manufactured by Terrafugia Inc, not to replace the automobile, but to offer creative transportation solutions for unique applications. At a price of $194,000 the Transition would be ideal for recreational pilots, CEOs, and even first responders, with cost, weather, and mobility at destination issues resolved. The aircraft is slated for public unveiling as early as 2011.