In 1954, Igor Bensen designed this Gyroglider as a means to introduce teenagers and aviation enthusiasts to the thrills of flight with minimal cost. The pilot relied on an automobile or other motorized vehicle to pull the aircraft aloft. The movement of air through the rotor disc caused the blades to autorotate, which provided lift. The B-6 Gyroglider needed a relative wind speed of 32 kph (20 mph) to remain airborne. Created by Eric Long Date Created 09/11/2019 Source Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Keywords Aircraft; Aviation; Homebuilt; Private; Vertical Flight Rights and Restrictions Usage conditions apply
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