But weary commuters who dream of leaving behind the daily jampacked struggle to work could have their prayers answered by the creation of this flying motortrike.
The Super Sky Cycle – brainchild of former US test pilot Larry Neal – has fold-away rotor blades and can land in a 6m (20ft) space.
The contraption reaches up to 55mph by road – but those wanting to feel the air in their face can take off to reach 100mph in the air.
The trike, which is being sold as a kit, can reach an altitude of 2,100m (7,000ft) and cruise at 75mph for 240km (150 miles) before it needs to refuel. If the engine fails, the rotors can 'glide' the machine back to earth, just like a real helicopter.
The engine, which runs on petrol, powers both the wheels and the propellers.
All you need is both a pilot's and motorcycle licence to fly one – although the Department for Transport is not quite sure of its legal status. At a cost of £18,460 – plus shipping – it's not exactly expensive as flying machines go.
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