Henry Smolinski's Death
How did the flying car crash?
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26 mins
Explore Henry Smolinski's extraordinary attempt to create a roadworthy car that could also take to the skies. Discover how the ambitious flying-car design was built, why its structural problems were so dangerous, and how a test flight ended in tragedy.
Ep 1:
The Pinto That Tried to Fly
A brilliant aerospace engineer bolts a Ford Pinto to a Cessna, chasing the age-old dream of flying cars—but bad welds and ignored warnings foreshadow disaster.
Ep 2:
The Right Turn That Killed the Dream
With investors, pre-orders, and a Bond film deal on the line, Smolinski and Blake take the compromised Mizar airborne themselves—straight into catastrophe.
Discussions (5)
Francis
Level 7 · 1 week agoThe helicopter argument is lazy. Helicopters cost a fortune to buy and run, need trained pilots, and aren't practical for everyday use. Saying 'just use a helicopter' completely misses the point of affordable personal flight.
Dixie
Level 3 · 1 week agoHelicopters aren't exactly affordable for everyday people tho
Carol
Level 2 · 1 week agoFord Pinto: cursed on land AND air
