Transportation & Infrastructure

Juan de la Cierva's First Autogyro Flight

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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