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Aeronautic terminology in dribs and drabs... <b>A as "Autogyro"<b>

Rome, Italy - From the idea to create an aircraft that could never stall

An Autogyro is a type of rotorcraft invented by Juan de la Cierva in 1919, making its first successful flight on January 9, 1923 at Cuatro Vientos Airfield in Madrid, Spain. The lift for an autogyro is provided by a rotor, similar to that of a helicopter. Unlike a helicopter, the rotor of an autogyro is driven by aerodynamic forces alone, once it is in flight. Thrust for the autogyro is provided by...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1081502
Rome, Italy, 11/04/2007 11:22
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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