Aviation pioneer Waldo Waterman invented the Waterman Arrowbile - the world’s first successful flying car - first flown in 1937.  This revolutionary, roadable aircraft was designed to bring affordable, safe personal flight to the masses.  The Arrowbile featured an all-wing, “flying coupe” configuration that eliminated the traditional tail - using ailerons on swept-back wings to manage pitch and roll, with rudders located on the wingtips.  Drivers would park the wings at an airport hanger - unlocking them via a quick-release lever - and drive the fuselage on the street.  Powered by a Sudebaker straight-six, the Arrowbile incorporated a unique drive system that directed power to the propeller for flight and to the rear wheels for driving on the road.  Despite initial enthusiasm and an order of five units from Studebaker - a sustainable market never materialized.  Only five original Arrowbiles were ever fully completed.
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