Elon Musk says the next Tesla Roadster might _fly._ Not figuratively—literally. Imagine an all-electric supercar that hits 60 mph in under two seconds, then lifts off the pavement like something out of _The Jetsons._ It sounds impossible, even absurd. But during a recent appearance on _The Joe Rogan Experience_ , Musk hinted that the long-delayed Tesla Roadster is about to do the unthinkable: merge supercar speed with vertical takeoff. As someone who’s test-driven nearly every kind of machine on four (and sometimes fewer) wheels, I’ve seen hype before. But this time, it’s not just marketing spin. Tesla’s preparing a prototype demo that could change how we think about personal transportation — or prove that even Elon Musk can aim too high. **The Rogan Reveal: A Roadster Built to Defy Gravity** On Halloween, Musk told Joe Rogan that Tesla is “getting close to demonstrating the prototype,” adding with his usual flair: “This will be one thing I can guarantee: this product demo will be unforgettable.” Rogan, always the skeptic, pushed for details. Wings? Hovering? Musk smirked: “I can’t do the unveil before the unveil. But it has a shot at being the most memorable product unveil ever.” He even invoked his friend and PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel, who once said, _“We were promised flying cars, and all we got was 140 characters.”_ Musk’s response: _“If Peter wants a flying car, he should be able to buy one.”_ That’s classic Elon—part visionary, part showman. But underneath the bravado lies serious engineering. Musk hinted at SpaceX technology powering the car: “rockety stuff” using cold-gas thrusters for short bursts or hovering capability. Think less “wings and propellers,” more “controlled rocket push.” The demonstration, now scheduled for April 1, 2026 (yes, April Fools’ Day), is meant to prove the impossible. Production could start by 2027 or 2028, but given Tesla’s history of optimistic timelines, it may be longer before any of us see a flying Roadster on the road—or in the air. **Why Now? Tesla Needs a Headline** Tesla’s timing isn’t accidental. The company’s Q3 2025 profits fell short due to tariffs, R&D spending, and the loss of federal EV tax credits. With electric vehicle demand cooling, Musk knows how to recapture attention: promise something audacious. Remember the Cybertruck’s “unbreakable” windows? The demo didn’t go as planned—but it _worked_ as a publicity move. A flying Tesla Roadster could do the same, turning investor eyes (and wallets) back toward Tesla’s most thrilling frontier. **The Tech Behind the Hype** So, can a Tesla actually _fly_? Musk’s “SpaceX package” may use cold-gas thrusters—essentially small rocket nozzles that expel compressed air for brief, powerful thrusts. The result could be hovering, extreme acceleration, or even short hops over obstacles. There’s also talk of “fan car” technology, inspired by 1970s race cars that used vacuum fans to suck the car to the track for impossible cornering speeds. Combine that with Tesla’s AI-driven Full Self-Driving systems and new battery packs designed for over 600 miles of range, and the idea starts to sound just plausible enough. The challenge? Energy density. Vertical flight consumes enormous power, and even Tesla’s advanced 4680 cells may struggle to deliver it without sacrificing range. And if the Roadster truly hovers, it’ll need reinforced suspension, stability controls, and noise-dampening tech to keep your driveway from turning into a launchpad. **The Flying Car Dream: A Century in the Making** Musk isn’t the first to chase this dream. The “flying car” has tempted inventors since the 1910s—and disappointed them nearly as long. In the optimistic 1950s, Ford’s Advanced Design Studio built the Volante Tri-Athodyne, a ducted-fan prototype that looked ready for takeoff but never left the ground. The Moulton Taylor Aerocar actually flew, cruising at 120 mph and folding its wings for the highway—but only five were ever built. Even the military tried. The U.S. and Canadian armies funded the Avrocar, a flying saucer-style VTOL craft that could hover but not climb more than six feet. Every generation since has produced new attempts—from the AVE Mizar (a flying Ford Pinto that ended in tragedy) to today’s eVTOL startups like Joby and Alef Aeronautics, the latter already FAA-certified for testing. The dream keeps coming back because it represents freedom — freedom from traffic, limits, and gravity itself. **The FAA Factor: Can You Even Fly It?** Here’s where reality checks in. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) now classifies eVTOLs (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft) under a new category requiring both airplane and helicopter training. You’d need a pilot’s license, medical exams, and specialized instruction to legally take off. Insurance? Astronomical. Airspace? Restricted. Maintenance? Complex. In short: this won’t replace your daily driver anytime soon. Even if the Roadster hovers, the FAA isn’t handing out flight permits for your morning commute. **Safety First—Or It Should Be** Flying cars sound thrilling until you consider what happens when one malfunctions. A blown tire is one thing; a blown thruster at 200 feet is another. Tesla’s autonomy might help mitigate pilot error, but weather, visibility, and battery reliability all pose major challenges. NASA and the FAA are developing new air traffic systems to handle “urban air mobility,” but even best-case scenarios involve strict flight corridors, automated control, and years of testing. In short: we’re closer than ever to a flying car—but not _that_ close. **Genius or Gimmick?** So, will the Tesla Roadster really fly? Probably—at least for a few seconds. Will it transform personal transportation? Not yet. But here’s the thing: Musk doesn’t have to deliver a mass-market flying car. He just has to prove it’s possible. And that may be enough to reignite public imagination and investor faith at a time when both are fading for the EV industry. If the April 2026 demo delivers even a glimpse of flight, it’ll cement Tesla’s image as the company that still dares to dream big. If it flops, it’ll join the long list of “flying car” fantasies that fell back to Earth. Either way, we’ll be watching—because when Elon Musk says he’s going to make a car fly, the world can’t help but look up. You can support me by buying me a cup of coffee. Thanks for subscribing and your support! www.buymeacoffee.com/laurenfix Looking for more automotive news? www.CarCoachReports.com Listen to The Drive Car Show – www.youtube.com/@thedrivecarshow Lauren Fix is an automotive expert and journalist covering industry trends, policy changes, and their impact on drivers nationwide. Follow her on X @LaurenFix for the latest car news and insights.

SaichaTanuki submitted a new resource: Tanuki Pack - A grab bag of Ring Racer maps! > **Behold!** **Tanuki Pack!** > A selection of Ring Racer maps that are made on a pretty simple whim. > > **Featuring the Following Tracks!** > > > > > >> https://imgur.com/TSHTXGf > > _Fly Cup is currently UNIMPLEMENTED. Anything related to Fly Cup can currently be found in Lost and Found with Standalone Maps. > > **GBA Luigi Circuit**_ **_(RACE)_** > _View attachment 151289_ > A classic...​ > > Click to expand... Read more

SaichaTanuki submitted a new resource: Tanuki Pack - A grab bag of Ring Racer maps! > **Behold!** **Tanuki Pack!** > A selection of Ring Racer maps that are made on a pretty simple whim. > > **Featuring the Following Tracks!** > > > > > >> https://imgur.com/TSHTXGf > > _Fly Cup is currently UNIMPLEMENTED. Anything related to Fly Cup can currently be found in Lost and Found with Standalone Maps. > > **GBA Luigi Circuit**_ **_(RACE)_** > _View attachment 151289_ > A classic...​ > > Click to expand... Read more

_Fly Me to the Moon_ is cute, inoffensive, and forgettable. It’s a charming romantic comedy set during the Moon landing that doesn’t soar but also doesn’t crash. * * * Starring Scarlett Johansson, and Channing Tatum, this film is not as serious or inspirational as Ron Howard’s Apollo 13; or as thought-provoking as the more recent First Man by Damien Chazelle. And it’s not meant to be. If anything, the film gave me 1950s movie vibes. It resembles the kind of light fare from the ’50s and ’60s in which Doris Day would play a perky, plucky heroine opposite a bewildered straight man like Rock Hudson or James Garner. Sadly, for a rom com, the chemistry between the leads needs a little work, especially on Tatum’s side. No one is going to win (or should win) any awards from this production (Sorry!). It’s a fun ride riddled with history lessons that tie it down instead of letting it soar as a comedy. Side note, it is pure gold for conspiracy buffs. However, while the story is weak and not inspiring, the film’s production values are outstanding, especially the cars and costumes. To top it all off, there’s an enjoyable alley cat that has a key role to play in this semi-historical adventure. Did I laugh and enjoy watching it? Yes. Did I care or connect anyone? Not at all. Will I watch it again? Probably not. Fly Me to The Moon – Official Trailer ##### Should You Watch It? Forgettable, this film is ultimately a $100m triumph of period production design that feels at least two script drafts away from balancing its frankly weird assortment of reference points, ideas and emotions. ##### Where Can I Watch It? You can stream _Fly Me To the Moon_ exclusively on Apple TV. Rating ### _Related_ * * * ### Discover more from PeachZ Reviews Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe

Hello everyone! Thank you _so much_ for contributing to my film festival fund and for supporting this project! Thanks to you, today I was able to submit _Fly Chicks_ to:         Outdoor Outdoor Film Festival - _"__D_ _ocumentary Short" Category_         NatureTrack Film Festival - _"Student Films" Category_         Wild and Free Film Festival - _"Student Film" Category_         The Junktown Film Festival - _"Student Films General Acceptance"  Category_         Wild Film Festival - _"Documentary" Category_ I won't begin to hear back from these festivals until September, but I will be sure to send updates as they make their decisions. Thank you, again!

**_Fly over a spooky "cosmic bat": Nebulae RCW 94/95 in Vela | Happy Halloween!_** __ __ A telescopic view of a cosmic cloud against a dark starry sky. The cloud resembles a flying bat, spanning its wings. The cloud is mostly red with areas partially blocked by dark dust clumps. This image shows a cloud of gas and dust, shaped like a cosmic bat. The image was obtained mostly in visible light with the VLT Survey Telescope (VST), hosted at the European Southern Observatory's Paranal Observatory in Chile. The intense red glow comes from hydrogen atoms ionized by the intense radiation of young stars within the cloud. The image also includes additional infrared data captured by the European Southern Observatory's Visible and Infrared Survey Telescope for Astronomy (VISTA), also at Paranal. The most prominent clouds here are RCW 94, representing the right wing of the bat, and RCW 95, forming the body, while the other parts of the bat have no official designation. Credit: European Southern Observatory (ESO)/VPHAS+ team/VVV team Duration: 1 minute Release Date: Oct. 31, 2025 #NASA #ESO #Astronomy #Space #Science #Nebulae #RCW94 #RCW95 #StellarNursery #HIIRegion #EmissionNebulae #Vela #Constellations #MilkyWayGalaxy #Cosmos #Universe #VST #ParanalObservatory #Chile #SouthAmerica #Europe #STEM #Education #HD #Video

Enjoy a day of films, comedy, dance, and food at the PARK CINEMA FESTIVAL in Kasai Rinkai Park. A free, fun-filled event for everyone!