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AOPA PILOT MAGAZINE

AOPA PILOT MAGAZINE

AOPA April Issue

Wow… AOPA PILOT Magazine ran a 9-page article on us.

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  • AOPA Documentary

    We have an evtol in our hangar.

    AOPA DOCUMENTARY

    AOPA’s 13 minute documentary explains elements of owning a flying car. WATCH IT.

  • Kristin Dirksen Documentary

    Special Operations Vet Commutes by Flying Car from rural off-grid home

    KRISTIN DIRKSEN DOCUMENTARTY

    1.1 Million hits in the first month on this documentary! WATCH IT.

  • I have an eVTOL in my carport

    I have an eVTOL in my carport

    AOPA / TIM LUM DOCUMENTARY

    It’s 2.5 million hits on this YouTube video. WATCH IT.

COAST TV NEWS - Father-daughter duo clear the air about 'flying car' amid recent drone sightings

Zakiya Jennings, Dec 20, 2024

Delaware - This is the BlackFly, it's an electric vertical take off and landing airplane. In simple terms, it's a flying car. WATCH IT HERE>

RADIO INTERVIEWS

It’s not a drone! It’s a flying car

Cape Gazette, Bill Shull Reports, January 2025

See some of our favorite photos. READ MORE>

NBC Evening News - Flying Car Turning Heads Over Southern Delaware

Philadelphia, Orlando, New York, Delaware, New Jersey - A father and daughter team are taking to the sky over Delaware as one of the first of five families to own a flying car. NBC10 Delaware Bureau reporter Tim Furlong has their story. 

  • Amid furor over drones, Delaware father-daughter team promotes ‘future of aviation’ with ultralight plane

    WHYY - PBS - NPR

    December 19, 2024 - Cris Barrish Reports - Listen to the Radio Show on this link!

    A father-daughter duo’s aircraft has confused some onlookers as mystery drone sightings have been reported across New Jersey. READ MORE>

    Amid furor over drones, Delaware father-daughter team promotes ‘future of aviation’ with ultralight plane

  • An Actual Flying Car

    SUPERCAR BLONDIE - VIRAL VIDEO, 4M + HITS

    November 2024 - This video went viral on Supercar Blondie with over 4M hits in the first weeks. 

    Check out the video on Facebook.

    An Actual Flying Car

  • Flying Car Takes to the Skies in Southern Delaware

    WDEL NEWS - Dec 19, 2024

    Daughter / father duo Heather and John Chirtea are pilots in Sussex County. They are also among the first five American owners of the BlackFly an electric flying vehicle. It can go about 20 miles. It takes about 45 minutes to charge. READ MORE>

    Flying Car takes to the skies in southern Delaware

WBOC CBS EVENING NEWS - The Future of Flight Takes Off on Delmarva with the BlackFly

By Jack Ford, July 26, 2024, WBOC CBS EVENING NEWS

The skies over Delmarva witnessed a historic moment today as one of the world's first "flying cars", the BlackFly, took flight. This state-of-the-art single-pilot electric aircraft, which takes off vertically like a drone and flies similarly, is pushing the boundaries of modern aviation. READ MORE>

  • The BlackFly Lands at Eagle Crest Road

    By Pam Bounds, Aug. 9, 2024, Cape Gazette

    ...I was already writing my stories of local pilots, but John’s wife Cindy advised me to wait until his latest plane, powered by electric batteries, arrived. It’s called the BlackFly. This was very fresh and interesting news, so I followed her advice... READ MORE>

    The BlackFly Lands at Eagle Crest Road

  • TikTok Goes Viral @SoFlyAdventures

    After posting dozens of videos @SoFlyAdventures TikTok spins up towards 4 million plays. CHECK IT OUT>

    TikTok Goes Viral @SoFlyAdventures

  • "UFO Over Milton" Identified

    By Terry Rogers, Sept 2024, Milford Live

    John Chirtea at 86-and-a-half, became the oldest person in the world to complete certification on the BlackFly, a light aircraft that takes off vertically and flies similar to a drone. Chirtea and his daughter, Heather, co-own the aircraft which has often been… READ MORE>

    "UFO Over Milton" Identified

Spencer Tober Meets Local Pilots to Explore the Future of Flying Cars & Aviation Technology

By Spencer Tober, September 20, 2024, WRDE, Delaware Coast Life TV

Spencer Tober meets with the Chirteas, local pilots, who provide an exciting glimpse into the future of flying vehicles. The segment highlights groundbreaking advancements in aviation technology and explores how flying cars could revolutionize transportation and the way we travel. LEARN MORE>