Human-powered helicopter wins Sikorsky prize
A Canadian-built helicopter that is powered by a human riding a bicycle has become the first winner of a decades-old $250,000 engineering prize, the US awarder said Friday.
A Canadian-built helicopter that is powered by a human riding a bicycle has become the first winner of a decades-old $250,000 engineering prize, the US awarder said Friday.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jul 12, 2013
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(PhysOrg.com) -- In a step toward winning the Sikorsky Prize, a team of A. James Clark School of Engineering students will attempt for the first time to test-fly their human-powered helicopter, called Gamera.
Engineering
May 5, 2011
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(Phys.org) -- On June 20, students on the Gamera II human-powered helicopter team from the University of Marylands A. James Clark School of Engineering set a new, unofficial flight duration record of approximately 35 ...
Engineering
Jun 21, 2012
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(Phys.org) -- The National Aeronautic Association has certified the June 21, 2012, flight of Gamera II at 49.9 seconds, a new national record for human-powered helicopter flight duration, and submitted flight information ...
Engineering
Aug 10, 2012
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