Video: Flying Platform

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Key Takeaways:

  • While 1950s flying platform designs faced technological limitations, Flying Platform, LLC is developing an updated version of the Hiller Flying Platform.
  • The company displayed their prototype at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo and aims to have it flying by June.
  • Following successful flight, Flying Platform, LLC plans to offer kits for sale to the public.
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In the 1950s there were various designs for flying platforms, but the technology wasn’t quite good enough for a practical design. Flying Platform, LLC displayed the beginnings of an updated version of the Hiller Flying Platform at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida and hope to have it flying by June. After that, they’ll be offering kits for sale.

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