Photos: Brit travelling to Timbuktu in flying car

In the event of engine problems during the Skycar Expedition, the car will glide down to the nearest field or strip of sandy desert. Should a catastrophic wing failure take place, a ballistic reserve parachute will be deployed to bring the car and pilot down to earth. During the expedition, a camera crew will record the team's adventures for use in a televised documentary about the car and its inaugural voyage. Photo credit: Skycar Expedition