Flight testing of aircraft with fixed wing surfaces, developed by Weber Aircraft Corp, California, being carried out on 1/10th scale model powered by small gasoline engine; proposed VRA intended as turbine powered logistical and tactical air support craft, with ultimate development of single, twin, and 4-engined configurations; vertical rising and hovering accomplished by extended flap which diverts air slipstream downwards to provide lifting force.
American vertical riser
Aeroplane
Aeroplane ; 89 , n 2315
1955
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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