Everybody needs one

A VTOL plane is being auctioned on EBay. The FAQs include such gems as:

Q: Hi, would it be possible on this caft to mount and use small firearms?

A: Again, the M400X is a prototype, which we developed to demonstrate basic powered-lift capabilities. With its new engines it is anticipated to have a higher payload capacity, but to spend that payload on weapons seems completely illogical. Putting weapons on a final production version of the Skycar, should we be able to produce one, MIGHT be an option, but even then it would seem to be a less than optimum use of the aircraft projected capabilities.

Q: i would also like to build a VTOL aircraft such as this . can you please provide me with instructions so that i may build one at home for my own personal use ? i will compensate you with a generous donation of $5.00 US .

A: We do not plan to offer the M400 in kit form. Consulting services are available at the rates posted on our web site. Over the past 40 years Dr. Moller, Moller International and our shareholders have invested about $65 million into this project, in todays dollars that would be about $200 million.

Q: what after market parts are available, can i get screaming eagle exhausts and a dyno stage 3 kit for it and will i be able to attach nitros oxcide to it to make it go faster.......also is there any chrome parts to make it look more 'blingy'...........

A: We are not aware of any firm offering aftermarket parts for our vehicle.

Q: I don't mind paying good money for a prototype but the DMV just informed me that they would'nt grant a registration for this vehicle in my state due to the fact that their is no possible emission standards test for this thing. Do you have any suggestions?

A: I would not expect any DMV to license a prototype aircraft for use on public roadways at this point, but we are in discussions with the legislature and various other goverment agencies and departments here in California regarding the future requirements for licensing and use of Personal Air Vehicles including the Skycar. We hope that California will lead the way in this area, as they have done in so many other areas. In preliminary tests of our Rotapower engine here at our facilities, the emissions characteristics appear very good...with early results that meet CARB SULEV standards on ethanol fuel. It remains to be seen if we can achieve these levels with the implementation of the new Rotapower engines in the Skycar.

Q: I am interested in buying this car but am worried about the insurance costs. Could you reccomend a good broker who would insure it?

A: While it may be possible, we do not feel that is economically feasible to maintain insurance on the Skycar prototype that would cover flight operations. As a static display, insurance may be easily obtained through any number of firms.

Q: You really want somebody to pay this much for this item and all you can show is one lousy picture. Is there anyway you can add some more pictures? Close up ones would be nice.

A: More pictures and videos are available at our web site. Please feel free to take a look. You can find us by using Moller Skycar as the search criteria with any search engine on the Internet.

Q: Does the Sky Car come with any weapons as standard? If not are there any options to have added a pair of side winders?

A: The M400X Skycar prototype is not equipped with any weapons, and we believe that with an effective payload goal of 750 lbs that it would provide limited functionality as a weapons platform. We believe a better military application would be for search and rescue, medivac, etc. There has been some preliminary interest in these applications from the US military, but no sustained interest leading to a formal proposal or direct funding.

Q: When was the air conditioning last checked ?

A: The Skycar prototype does not have air conditioning. The flight tests are conducted with the canopy off, to facilitate emergency access to the cockpit area.

Oh man, I'm falling over laughing! Thanks jrtom, I needed that. ^_^