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Flying Motor-Cycle Tames The Air -- The 'Hoppicopter' motor-cycle of the air, took the air - in a very small dose - in its first engine tests at Somerford Aerodrome, Christchurch, Hampshire. The 'Hoppicopter' based on the machine designed by the American, H.T. Pentecost, was airborne for only a few minutes, for it was tethered by steel cables. Mr. Berry Martin, managing director of the Winton (Hampshire) factory that built the midget flying machine, piloted it on its first hop. December 12, 1949. Stock Photo
RM2JYXK5Y–Flying Motor-Cycle Tames The Air -- The 'Hoppicopter' motor-cycle of the air, took the air - in a very small dose - in its first engine tests at Somerford Aerodrome, Christchurch, Hampshire. The 'Hoppicopter' based on the machine designed by the American, H.T. Pentecost, was airborne for only a few minutes, for it was tethered by steel cables. Mr. Berry Martin, managing director of the Winton (Hampshire) factory that built the midget flying machine, piloted it on its first hop. December 12, 1949.
Air Motorcycle -- A rear view of the 'Hoppicopter' showing the left hand of the inventor, Horace Pentecost on the gas throttle. The pilot is strapped in just as in convention all planes. July 29, 1946. (Photo by Wide World Photos). Stock Photo
RM2JYXK54–Air Motorcycle -- A rear view of the 'Hoppicopter' showing the left hand of the inventor, Horace Pentecost on the gas throttle. The pilot is strapped in just as in convention all planes. July 29, 1946. (Photo by Wide World Photos).
Air Motorcycle -- Inventor Horace Pentecost sits in the 'cabin' of his 'Hoppicopter', a one-man helicopter, with his right hand on the 'stick'. This is pilot model, which according to the inventor has not yet been in free flight. July 29, 1949. (Photo by Wide World Photos). Stock Photo
RM2JYXK4M–Air Motorcycle -- Inventor Horace Pentecost sits in the 'cabin' of his 'Hoppicopter', a one-man helicopter, with his right hand on the 'stick'. This is pilot model, which according to the inventor has not yet been in free flight. July 29, 1949. (Photo by Wide World Photos).
At Seattle they test the new 'Hoppicopter', weighting only a hundred and seventy five pounds, which is less than the weight of the pilot. With an engine like an ordinary outboard motor, they are intended for mess sale and private travel. November 5, 1948. Stock Photo
RM2JYXK55–At Seattle they test the new 'Hoppicopter', weighting only a hundred and seventy five pounds, which is less than the weight of the pilot. With an engine like an ordinary outboard motor, they are intended for mess sale and private travel. November 5, 1948.
Helicopter Motorcycle In Flight -- The Air Forces' New Helicopter motorcycle, powered by ram jet units to spin the rotor blades, makes a test flight at the St. Louis, Mo., plant of the McDonnel Aircraft corporation. The craft eights only 310 pounds but has lifted an additional load of 300 pounds and moved at a speed of 50 miles an hour. November 15, 1947. (Photo by Associated Press Photo). Stock Photo
RM2JYXK63–Helicopter Motorcycle In Flight -- The Air Forces' New Helicopter motorcycle, powered by ram jet units to spin the rotor blades, makes a test flight at the St. Louis, Mo., plant of the McDonnel Aircraft corporation. The craft eights only 310 pounds but has lifted an additional load of 300 pounds and moved at a speed of 50 miles an hour. November 15, 1947. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).
Everybody Can Wear His Own Autogyro, Take Off In Street -- Paul Baumgartl wearing the 'Heliofly'. The 'Heliofly', a device which, strapped to the body, enables the wearer to take off in the street, climb to an altitude of 3,000 feet and fly Baumgartl, a 28-year-old Viennese technician, after three years' experiment and trial. The apparatus consists of an air screw resembling an autogyro's, and a motor; total weight does not exceed 30 pounds. Baugartl says he is going to start mass production of the 'Heliofly' as soon as the Allied occupation authorities permit powered aviation in Australia. Oc Stock Photo
RM2JYXK4G–Everybody Can Wear His Own Autogyro, Take Off In Street -- Paul Baumgartl wearing the 'Heliofly'. The 'Heliofly', a device which, strapped to the body, enables the wearer to take off in the street, climb to an altitude of 3,000 feet and fly Baumgartl, a 28-year-old Viennese technician, after three years' experiment and trial. The apparatus consists of an air screw resembling an autogyro's, and a motor; total weight does not exceed 30 pounds. Baugartl says he is going to start mass production of the 'Heliofly' as soon as the Allied occupation authorities permit powered aviation in Australia. Oc
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