Avrocar Continuation Test Program and Terrain Test Program Part 2

Description

Summary: Coverage of the Avrocar, a saucer-shaped vehicle with new transition control, flight demonstrations displaying its ability to operate from ground cushion to in-flight over unprepared terrain and ditches. (Shot list to follow.) 1) Shows modification of the Avrocar control system at the Avro facility. 2) Series of shots of Avrocar being installed in static test rig and testing new control system. 3) MLS of aircraft in tethered flight over ramp. 4) Series of shots of Avrocar being fueled; vertical takeoff; hovering; free flight over concrete, gravel and grass surfaces; ditches and landing. 5) Shows Avro test pilot operating aircraft over various types of terrain and natural obstacles before a contractual group, and USAF pilot flying the aircraft. Good (Basic: Ektachrome mas)

Collection

Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities