# Mechanic’s son builds single-seater flying car in Uttarakhand 2026-08-08T17:54:09+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Ravi Tamta, a self-taught innovator from Almora, Uttarakhand, has built and successfully flight-tested 'Hapida Skynex', a single-seater flying car that can reach 200 km/h. Son of a motor mechanic, Tamta holds only a Bachelor of Arts degree and has no formal science background. He learned mechanical engineering through online resources over a decade. Tamta, CEO of Hapida Sky Private Limited, sourced a high-performance engine from Chennai and other components from China, assembling the prototype in his home workshop. The vehicle hovered stably during its maiden test flight. He now plans to file patents and seek airworthiness certification from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. ## Coverage - english.mathrubhumi.com Tags: DGCA, flying car, grassroots innovation, Hapida Skynex, Ravi Tamta, Uttarakhand Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/mechanics-son-builds-single-seater-flying-car-in-uttarakhand/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/mechanics-son-builds-single-seater-flying-car-in-uttarakhand/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.