There have been several new designs presented at the EAA Convention that are planes that can convert to road vehicles. The desire for a vehicle that can provide transportation at your destination, or during inclement weather is surely high on the list for potential pilots.
Samson Motors is developing a two passenger three-wheel vehicle. When in flight, it will be powered through a ducted fan. Last summer, the ground handling of their Switchblade prototype was being worked on. They have an X-Plane simulation developed, and they are still working on getting the body, suspension, engine and transmission finalized. There is still a lot of work to be done before this design becomes a flying prototype, but it’s an interesting concept. For more information, visit their web site.