| One-Man Gyro-copter | ||
|---|---|---|
| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1709 |
| Catalog #: | 362079 | |
| Clip Number: | 362079-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 036-027-02 | |
| Timecode: | 00:14:41 - 00:15:51 | |
| Location: | Cypress Gardens, Florida | |
| Year Shot: | 1963 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | FISHING: Recreational INVENTIONS: Transportation LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Florida TRANSPORTATION/AVIATION: Helicopters TRANSPORTATION/AVIATION: Unusual TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Unusual | |
| Description: | A one-man helicopter called the Gyro-Copter' is introduced in Florida as a possible boon to long distance fishermen. Easily maneuverable and carrying a load of 250 pounds (pilot included), it operates about as easily as an outboard motorboat, but with far greater range. The inventor of the Gyro-Copter getting ready to take it up and out to a fishing spot. MS - Igor sits at the controls of the copter drives it in the water a little bit and up he goes, he is air borne. Ground up shot - The Gyro-Copter flying maybe about 200 feet above ground. MS - The copter landing in a little scant of water, Igor cast his fishing pole in and catches a fish. | |
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