Human-Powered Helicopter Wins the $250,000 Sikorsky Prize

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Human-Powered Helicopter Wins the $250,000 Sikorsky Prize

Postby LenM » Sat Jul 13, 2013 4:42 pm

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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

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... tion=share
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Re: Human-Powered Helicopter Wins the $250,000 Sikorsky Priz

Postby Jean Crous » Sat Jul 13, 2013 8:03 pm

Impressive ! Now we just need a Gyrocopter with pedal power :lol:
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