“For me, the trick in successfully making flying car (sic) is to ensure that the design complies with both air and road regulations. I feel the energy and motivation in our team to push hard for the last few milestones and get the Liberty certified for flying too,” Mike Stekelenburg, chief technology officer of PAL-V.
The PAL-V Liberty is a 2-seater with a maximum take-off weight of 910 kg. On the ground, the maximum speed is 160 km/hour and engine power of 100 hp. In the air, the PAL-V Liberty can attain a maximum speed of 180 km/hour with engine power of 200 hp. The maximum operating altitude is 3,500m.
Hans Joore, test-driver of the PAL-V, explained, “When I fired-up the PAL-V for the first time I really got goosebumps! All the effort that we put into it came together at that crucial moment. Hearing the vehicle come to life was just magnificent and driving it was great. It is very smooth and responsive to the steering and with a weight of just 660 kg it accelerates really well. The overall experience is like a sportscar. It feels sensational.”
