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- Log for the Detroit News No. 2 Autogiro, 1931-1933 - Airplanes require careful monitoring and maintenance, and each flight must be thoroughly documented in a logbook. This log, for the autogiro operated by the <em>Detroit News</em>, records information like takeoff and landing times, flight locations, miles traveled, and fuel consumption. Additionally, the autogiro's overall flight and engine operation hours are noted in a running total after each trip.
- 1931-1933
- Collections - Artifact
Log for the Detroit News No. 2 Autogiro, 1931-1933
Airplanes require careful monitoring and maintenance, and each flight must be thoroughly documented in a logbook. This log, for the autogiro operated by the Detroit News, records information like takeoff and landing times, flight locations, miles traveled, and fuel consumption. Additionally, the autogiro's overall flight and engine operation hours are noted in a running total after each trip.
- 1931 Pitcairn-Cierva Autogiro - Like an airplane, the autogiro is moved by an engine-powered propeller, but like a helicopter, lift is provided by a rotor. The rotor is not powered, and while the aircraft can land vertically, it cannot take off vertically. The <em>Detroit News</em> purchased this autogiro to gather news. The novel aircraft probably was better at <em>making</em> news!
- 1931
- Collections - Artifact
1931 Pitcairn-Cierva Autogiro
Like an airplane, the autogiro is moved by an engine-powered propeller, but like a helicopter, lift is provided by a rotor. The rotor is not powered, and while the aircraft can land vertically, it cannot take off vertically. The Detroit News purchased this autogiro to gather news. The novel aircraft probably was better at making news!