Description of automatic gyroscopic control for airplanes recently tested out in flight of tri-engined Ford plane from Wright field; two gyroscopes, one horizontally and other vertically mounted, working on system of electrical contacts, kept craft in even position; armatures of gyroscopes are electrically driven at 15,000 r.p.m.
Gyroscopic pilot declared success
Aviation
Aviation ; 27 , n 20
1929
Article (Journal)
English
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