This personal aircraft, through NASA, may be the next best way to travel to work without worrying about rush hour traffic. It can even control itself on autopilot in case of emergency!
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Dean of Invention: The Puffin, the Best in Personal Flying
This personal aircraft, through NASA, may be the next best way to travel to work without worrying about rush hour traffic. It can even control itself on autopilot in case of emergency!
Added: Dec 3, 2010
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Runtime: 02:37
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