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ASKA A5 Drive & Fly eVTOL Advances FAA Type Certification Process – Prototype Earns Special Airworthiness Certification ASKA A5 4-seater drive & fly eVTOL takes lead as the world\u2019s first flying car to progress with Type Certification, flight and driving testing in-progress.<\/strong><\/p>\n ASKA\u2122 A5 is the world\u2019s first flying car to start the type certification process with the FAA. The Silicon Valley air mobility company\u2019s prototype was awarded Certificate of Authorization (COA) and Special Airworthiness Certification by the FAA and has started flight testing. Since 2022 ASKA has performed successful ground testing and in Q1\/2023 began conducting on-street driving tests. This Special Airworthiness Certificate signals that ASKA\u2122 A5 has successfully met all FAA safety requirements.<\/p>\n ASKA is working closely with the FAA on type certification. Type certification signifies the design is in compliance1 with applicable airworthiness, noise, fuel venting, and exhaust emissions standards.<\/p>\n \u201cWe have achieved a series of technological milestones; debuting the first full-scale working prototype of the ASKA\u2122 A5 in January at CES, successfully performing field and driving tests, and obtaining the COA and Special Airworthiness Certification for our pre-production prototype,\u201d says Guy Kaplinsky, CEO\/Cofounder. \u201cThe data we are harvesting from flight testing is enabling us to make progress towards our type certification. We already completed the initial phase and are progressing towards our next milestone, G1 status.\u201d<\/p>\n G-1 basis is a critical milestone in the FAA cross-validation process, establishing airworthiness and environmental requirements necessary to achieve FAA Type Certification Validation.<\/p>\n The size of an SUV, the four-seater ASKA\u2122 A5 is a drive & fly eVTOL that can travel by road and air. The vehicle is designed for the highest level of safety, a key factor that has enabled the company to make positive progress with the FAA toward type certification.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Dual hybrid energy supply:<\/strong><\/p>\n ASKA is hybrid with batteries and a range extender engine that charges the batteries in-flight. Uses premium gasoline available from today\u2019s gas stations Large Aerodynamic wings, optimized for safe landing with ability to glide Six independent motor systems for flight Sufficient reserve flight time to meet FAA safety requirement Ballistic parachute 4 seater (1 pilot and 3 passengers) Capable of Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) from helipads and Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) from runways Max flight range 250 miles Airspeed up to 150mph<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/evhnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/aska-road-test-1024x768.jpeg\")
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