In The News Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 According to test pilot lore, when Sikorsky tried flying its first advancing blade concept on the experimental S-69 rotorcraft a system with two stacked blades rotating in opposite directions the machine jackhammered so roughly that it rattled loose a gold crown in the pilot s mouth. Sikorsky cannot confirm that legend, but acknowledges that its 1970s-era co-axial compound helicopter, which was powered by four jet engines and required two pilots to maintain control, was not a smooth ride. View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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