How to buy a Terrafugia

Terrafugia is a word from Latin meaning "escape the earth," and that's just what this car will do. The Terrafugia--a car you can both drive and fly--has been approved by the Federal Aviation Administration. This is the first flying car to move into production, and the company is taking reservations.

Instructions

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You'll need a driver's license as qualification for a sport pilot certificate.

Get a sport pilot certificate, required in order to operate the Terrafugia. Your driver's license will serve as proof of medical fitness. Restrictions posted on your driver's license will apply to flying as well. Fly a minimum of 20 hours. At least 15 hours must be logged with an instructor and at least five hours must be solo. Study for and pass the FAA knowledge test (see Resources). Pass a practical flight exam with an FAA-designated examiner.

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Visit the Terrafugia website (see Resources). Click the "Reserve Yours Today" button. You can reserve online, or click the link to download and print forms if you prefer to reserve by mail. Read the terms of the agreement carefully before reserving your Terrafugia. Use your Visa, MasterCard or American Express card to pay your $10,000 deposit. You will receive a package which includes a deposit certificate that will show your place in the production order.

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At the Terrafugia website, click on the "Contact Us" tab and sign up for newsletter and mailing list. The newsletter will keep you abreast of the progress of the Terrafugia. The car is projected to start rolling off the production line in 2011, with a projected purchase price of $194,000.