For my money, the Moller M400 Skycar is still the ultimate solution to the "one-in-every-backyard" dream:
For a closer look go here:
http://www.moller.com/skycar/m400/
Paul Moller has even designed an entire infrastructure around it. A whole lot more practical than the Carter in my book.
Cheers
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