[ared38]

Disappointed this article didn't talk about maintenance.

I get the feeling most people don't take care of their cars (oil changes, tire rotations, etc) as often as they should -- I certainly don't. And with driving, it's no big deal. If your car overheats, just pull off to the shoulder.

With flying, it's another story entirely. Even a successful emergency landing would be terrifying for occupants. That means having experts go over every inch of your flying car regularly, and that means a lot of money.

[GregBuchholz]

> That means having experts go over every inch of your flying car regularly, and that means a lot of money.

Automated car inspections with robotic X-ray scans every 3000 miles of flight? A JiffyInspect on every street corner?

[AstralStorm]

Who is going to pay for all that infrastructure?

[GregBuchholz]

Who pays for all the infrastructure like mechanic shops, and oil changing facilities?