Way back when the Jetsons captured the imaginations of millions on TV, people have had dreams of using flying cars for their daily transportation.  However, there hasn’t ever been anything in real life that could even come close to flying cars-until now.  In Massachusetts, Terrafugia built the Transition, which took off during the official launch of the company’s $194,000 “roadable aircraft.”

Basically, that means that this vehicle is a small aircraft that has the capability to travel on public roadways at “highway speeds”, and it gets approximately 30 mpg on regular unleaded gas.  The range on this vehicle in the air is 460 miles.  However, it has a useful load of only 430 pounds, which means that passengers can’t be too overweight, and they can’t pack too heavy.

If you’re interested in this vehicle, you will need a pilot’s license and $194,000.  And at that price you might want a good auto warranty.  While this is an exciting idea, dropping off Judy, Elroy and Jane before going to work in your flying car is still a ways off.