Inspiring...
After more than 30 years without a winner, the Sikorsky Prize has a champion. Today aeronautical startup Aerovelo confirmed that its human-powered helo, Atlas, has won the competition.
Article:
http://www.popularmechanics.com/technol ... e-15682369
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... tion=share
Human-Powered Helicopter Wins the $250,000 Sikorsky Prize
Human-Powered Helicopter Wins the $250,000 Sikorsky Prize
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The knack [to flying] lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.
The knack [to flying] lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.
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Re: Human-Powered Helicopter Wins the $250,000 Sikorsky Priz
Impressive ! Now we just need a Gyrocopter with pedal power 
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