Historical Events tagged with "autogyro"

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Transportation & Infrastructure

Juan de la Cierva's Historic Autogyro Flight

September 18th, 1928 96 years ago

Juan de la Cierva achieved a remarkable feat by successfully flying an Autogyro across the English Channel from the coast of France to Britain. The flight highlighted the capabilities of this innovative flying machine, which combined features of both airplanes and helicopters. Taking off from the French coast, de la Cierva flew at an altitude of approximately 1,000 feet before landing safely in the United Kingdom. This crossing was essential for showcasing the Autogyro's practical applications for aviation.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

Juan de la Cierva's First Autogyro Flight

January 9th, 1923 102 years ago

Juan de la Cierva successfully made the first flight of his autogyro, an aircraft that employs rotary wings for lift and a conventional forward propulsion system, on September 1, 1923. The flight took place in Getafe, Spain, marking a significant advancement in aviation technology. De la Cierva aimed to create a safer flying machine that could take off and land in smaller spaces, which would be particularly useful for military and civilian applications. This innovative design laid the groundwork for future rotorcraft developments.

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