Adam Curry, a licensed pilot, evaluates the current state of flying car technology, including the Dutch PAL-V gyrocopter and the ALEF vertical takeoff vehicle. While the ALEF has received limited FAA certification for testing, Curry remains skeptical about the mass adoption of "hopping" cars for public use. He notes that most current models are either too expensive or require traditional runways, making them impractical for the average commuter.