Ron Wanttaja wrote:

Just like any industry, homebuilt airplane companies need publicity to survive.
The best way to get free publicity is to announce a new aircraft model. Make it
look a little different, make it a bit oddball, and the more free publicity
you'll get. I've heard it called the "nut" factor. Make it look a bit nutty,
and you've got the cover of a magazine or two.

Hence the Moller Skycar...

- J.O.-