Slipstream Elite
Ticks the 'looks like a flying car' shoe box
‘The Ace VTOL Slipstream Elite is a remote piloted personal flying vehicle designed to make access to flying cars possible for everyone.’
I’m very curious about this one because the concept is very unique but I don’t see any actual prototypes yet to back it up. It’s all simulation.
Is there a piece of plastic and metal somewhere that we can take a look at? Will it actually fly?
You know, with brushless motors and lithium batteries, almost anything can fly… but…
What does the remote piloting mean? Let’s dig a little deeper into that statement. It seems like this is similar to a modern car where you can let it follow the lines on the road, or you can take over. So some autopiloting to a degree. I’m all for that, especially when in the air - it seems to make even more sense.
Their YouTube channel features 2 videos that are both full simulation marketing videos: https://www.youtube.com/@acevtol
Here are some specs:
Airspeed 0.35 Mach (435 kmh, 270mph)
Range +200 Km (+125 miles)
H2 Extending +400 Km (+250 miles)
Payload 500 Kg
Footprint 5 m (16.5 ft)
Passengers 2
Ace VTOL offers our GT Slipstream purchasers a lifetime remote co pilot subscription with every GT purchase, in gratitude for early stage support, offering the option to sit back and enjoy the ride, or just to take the reigns on request or in emergencies. With our certified remote co pilots option, we always have your six.
The GT offers manual flight option, and to ensure that you can enjoy your GT to the fullest, Ace VTOL offer a complimentary private pilots training course. This course offers both low and high speed mode flight training, starting with simulator instruction to light aircraft. Simulation fly your NFT Meta GT while your GT is being manufactured IRL and customised to your choice of retro color and call sign.
In appreciation of your GT purchase and early stage support, Ace VTOL offers free and discounted flights within our proposed ride-sharing platform. Travel with priority as you take to the skies as an Ace with maximum convenience and comfort.
I will admit, the whole NFT part of this has me suspect of the project.
Will reevaluate when there is a video of a flying prototype. Looks cool, though.
Here’s the link: https://www.acevtol.com/gt