by EAA | Mar 20, 2021 | Honoring The Past, Kitty Hawk, Member Stories, Wright Brothers
The would-be pilot stood atop the sand dune hill at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, wondering if the craft he was about to fly would work as promised. The wind picked up, and his companions holding the wings of the glider signaled it was time to launch. They began running...
by Dean Sigler | Mar 19, 2021 | Electric Powerplants, ground effects machine, Kitty Hawk, Kitty Hawk Flyer, Larry Page, Sustainable Aviation, ultralight aircraft
What’s the definition of a “flying car?” Does it need four wheels and quick-deploying wings to meet the definition? Engineers at Kitty Hawk, a Larry Page-funded company, showed some major sales points for what looks to be an easy-to-fly, somewhat whimsical...