Ditto Bob, Ernie, and Paul. I remember college friends being way enthusiastic about Moller's car in about 1984.

Every few years, Moller gets some press, pundits marvel that Air Cars are finally here (usual title of puff piece: "Tired of long commutes? Just FLY over traffic!"), and things go quiet again.

What was added to the story during the last flap: The cars will be automatic. They'll fly by wire. You don't actually drive it, you ride it. (That was pre-9/11, actually, and sounds like an even better idea today.)

I wish this guy well. I think air cars would be neat. But I'm not holding my breath.