One of the toughest jobs on earth belongs to pilots. Not merely the risk involved, but passenger safety, weather, turbulence, engine and wing safety.

Ever dreamt of an aircraft that can fold its wings? An airplane that flies while in sky and moves while on road like other vehicles! Terrafugia’s The Transition, a sport aircraft design has achieved just that.

It means that at the click of a button from his cockpit, a pilot can stow away his aircraft wings while s/he is driving on the road! And use the wings when there is need to fly. It is a sports aircraft, and folds its wings on the road.

The very thought that has gone in behind the design is innovative. Its utility furthers the vision. While on road, the aircraft, without its wings may look like a car-spaceship that’s strayed on to the surface. In effect, it lives up to its name – The Transition. Futuristic in design and combining the elements of a car and plane. Only wish something of this nature could be done for bigger planes carrying passengers too!

 Via: Terrafugia, Tuvie