Pilot stands near airplane and demonstrates counter-rotating propellers. Aircraft seen in flight.
Testing a winged ornithopter aircraft bicycle in United States. A man rides a bicycle with wings and a tail attached to the bicycle. Two men push the bicycle. Smoke being emitted from the bicycle. The man falls from the bicycle. Smoke rises. Another two men pour water on him.
Two men load cargo into cabin of an aircraft (autogyro) that appears to obtain lift from two coaxial counter-rotating large wings atop the craft. The "wings," or rotors, are very wide, and contain moveable flight surfaces (ailerons). forward thrust is provided by an unenclosed radial engine driving a large propeller. The aircraft is also equipped with empennage. It is parked in a fenced area. A considerable amount of cargo sits on the ground, ready to be loaded. Scene shifts to possibly unrelated image of an unkempt man wearing a headset.
The VS-300A helicopter, built by the Vought-Sikorsky Division of United Aircraft Corporation,Stratford, Connecticut. Demonstration free flight without cables attached to ground. A slight improvement on the VS-300, the sign on side of helicopter reads, 'VOUGHT-SIKORSKY VS-300A' This is an early 300A with two tail rotors. Inventor and Engineering manager of the company, Igor Sikorsky, is at the controls. The helicopter ascends and then descends and lands.
A circular-wing airplane, also called the Saucer Plane, or the Umbrella Plane. The aircraft, invented by Steven P. Nemeth, of Chicago, is demonstrated in flight. Views from an accompanying airplane, as it maneuvers.
Historic early aviation and flight, and man's quest for flight: A man tries to glide with ornithopter type wings attached to his arms and back. He runs and is also helped by several men who pull on a rope attached to him. He falls and his aircraft wings collapse.
CRITICALPAST.COM: About Us | Contact Us | FAQs - How to Order | License Agreement | My Account | My Lightboxes | Shopping Cart | Advanced Search | Featured Collections | Website Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Links ©2024 CriticalPast LLC.
License Agreement |
Terms & Conditions |
Privacy Policy
©2024 CriticalPast LLC.