BUT, I am not so sure I would want to try flying that thing at 9000 ft. The wind can get pretty strong up there! I guess at that altitude he at least has time to bail with a parachute
http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/01/14/flying.car/index.html?iref=mpstoryview
http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/01/14/flying.car/index.html?iref=mpstoryview