Sir Clive Sinclair, British personal computing pioneer, reckons flying cars are about to arrive. He said, ‘I’m sure it will happen and I m sure it will change the world dramatically’. Sinclair says that personal flying machines would require electric power, as petrol engines were not dependable, and he also mentioned the need for automatically controllable cars, because not everyone can learn to fly.

The notable inventor is presently not involved in the development of flying car technology, but surely desires to be a part of it in any way. Sir Clive also got the recognition for his Spectrum computer and his failed attempt at an electric car, C5. He had created an electric powered bicycle called Zike, in 1992. Even this didn’t generate much consumer demand.

Sir Clive, being well established in personal transport, understands that flying cars were completely feasible. He still intends to work on electric cars, for which he would need large sum of investment. He disclosed his disappointment regarding 1980’s electric venture, which did not live up to his expectation.

Rises in oil price and environmental degradation have again focussed attention on alternative energy-powered cars. His recent most development is a lightweight, foldable bicycle, A-Bike. X

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