The PAL-V ONE is a two seat hybrid car and gyroplane: a personal air and land vehicle. What makes the PAL-V ONE attractive is the convenience of fully integrated door-to-door transportation. On the ground this slim, aerodynamic, 3-wheeled vehicle has the
comfort of a car with the agility of a motorcycle thanks to its
patented, cutting-edge, ‘tilting’ system. It can be driven to the
nearest airfield and take off just like any other airplane. The single
rotor and propeller are unfolded to make the PAL-V ONE ready to fly. When airborne, the PAL-V usually flies below 4,000 feet (1,200 m),
the airspace available for uncontrolled Visual Flight Rules (VFR)
traffic; so there will be no interference from commercial air traffic.
Furthermore, the PAL-V is powered by a very robust, flight certified
aircraft engine. It runs on gasoline. It can reach speeds of up to 180
km/h (112 mph) both on land and in the air. The PAL-V ONE has a very short take off and landing capability,
making it possible to land practically anywhere. When not using
controlled airspace, you can take off without filing a flight plan.
Flying a PAL-V is like a standard gyrocopter. It is quieter than
helicopters due to the slower rotation of the main rotor. It takes off
and lands with low speed, cannot stall, and is very easy to control. The
gyroplane technology means that it can be steered and landed safely
even if the engine fails, because the rotor keeps auto rotating.
On the road, the PAL-V ONE accelerates like a sports car. The razor
sharp cornering makes you feel like you are skiing elegantly and
effortlessly down a beautiful mountain. When flying, the PAL-V is very
safe and easy to handle, opening up new dimensions of the personal
freedom you have always wanted to experience. Fly-drive to an island,
soar over that traffic jam, sail above water, create your own virtual
bridge, cross that mountain range as freely as a bird. Go wherever you
want to go whenever you feel like it and… fully enjoy the new experiences your PAL-V ONE offers!
Converting the PAL-V ONE from airplane to automobile is a very easy
process which takes about 10 minutes. Once the engine stops, the
propeller folds itself automatically into the driving position. Pushing a
button then lowers the rotor mast into the horizontal position. The
same motion lowers the tail. The outer blades are folded over the inner
blades via hinge mechanisms. The last steps in the process are to push
the tail into its driving position and secure the rotor blades. This
conversion can be executed by the driver/pilot after just a short
training lesson. To convert from driving to flying mode, simply reverse
the sequence.
The distinctive look of the PAL-V is the result of an uncompromising
design approach that integrates both aerodynamic and stylistic
requirements. It is dynamic without being overbearing and delivers
elegance rather than extravagance. The result is a timeless exterior
that maintains excellent aerodynamics. What the driver/pilot sees,
hears, and feels is all in harmony. The reward is total involvement: a
level of engagement and experience that truly stimulates the senses.
Nokia Lumia X, a Quad Core 5 Inch Phablet with Wacom Stylus, Windows Phone 9 !!!
Straight from designer Gpat comes the Nokia Lumia X concept, a 5 inch
phablet that has been rumored recently, under the name
Juggernaut/Semaphore. This device looks pretty hot and it’s rare that we
get to see a device with very slim upper and lower bezel
Nokia Lumia X features a quad core Qualcomm
Snapdragon S4 1.6 GHz processor, 2 GB of RAM and at the back it keeps
the classic Lumia design, but it hosts a 12 megapixel Pureview camera
this time. Upfront it has a 2 megapixel front camera and also at the
front there’s a 5 inch 1080pAMOLED Full RGB ClearBlack screen. The
screen has a bezel-free frame and this device is capable of 4G LTE
connectivity and it packs a 3000 mAh battery with wireless recharging
supported. Nokia Lumia X interacts with a Wacom digitizer stylus and is supposed to run Windows Phone 9.
This makes this the first Windows Phone 9 concept we’ve seen ever and I
can’t find much differences from WP8. There’s even a price listed here
and frankly $299 is unrealistic for a contract free Nokia phablet,
