Video: Flying Platform

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Key Takeaways:

  • Flying Platform, LLC is modernizing the Hiller Flying Platform, a concept from the 1950s that was previously impractical due to technology limitations.
  • An updated version of the flying platform was displayed at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo, with the company aiming for it to be flying by June.
  • Following successful flights, Flying Platform, LLC intends to make kits of the updated platform available for sale.
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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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