PHOENIX — The flying cars “The Jetsons” made us believe we would all have by now haven’t quite materialized.
But a veteran state lawmaker wants to be sure Arizona is ready for them when they finally do arrive.
Sen. David Farnsworth is shepherding a proposal through the Legislature to ease the process of getting these vehicles registered with the state. The proposal by the Mesa Republican would create a one-stop process where the owner of these build-it kits could get the necessary licenses both to drive on the interstates and soar at 12,000 feet.
More to the point, the legislation would allow it to be registered as a motorcycle, as it has only three wheels, though motorists would not need a motorcycle license or even to wear a helmet as the cabin is enclosed.
And while the base price for this two-seater brings it into the realm of some high-end luxury vehicles — about $170,000 according to Samson Sky for the basic model — all you can do right now is get in line. A company lobbyist said while there have been test flights, they’re still doing other necessary checks.