Automatic Pilot, Mechanical Mike, Wiley Post

    Automatic Pilot, Mechanical Mike, Wiley Post

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    Automatic Pilot, Mechanical Mike, Wiley Post

    Complete assembly with hydraulic actuators, plex top for viewing.

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    Wiley Post’s Autopilot “Mechanical Mike”
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    Wiley Post’s Autopilot “Mechanical Mike”

    Post used this Sperry Gyroscope Company prototype for the first generation production autopilot on his 1933 around-the-world flight.  Known as “Mechanical Mike,” the autopilot allowed him to simultaneously fly and navigate.
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Inventory Number

A19360032000

Physical Description

Complete assembly with hydraulic actuators, plex top for viewing.

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Wiley Post

Manufacturer

The Sperry Gyroscope Co.

Country of Origin

United States of America

Materials

Metal, and glass

Dimensions

3-D: 43.2 × 40.6 × 36.8cm (17 × 16 × 14 1/2 in.)

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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Open Access (CCO)
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Type

AVIONICS-Autopilots