If its engine stops, it must fall with deathly violence, for it can neither glide like the aeroplane or float like the balloon. The helicopter is much easier to design than the aeroplane, but is worthless when done.
First powered flight
Details
Context
Orville Wright, in a letter, expressing a strong negative opinion on helicopters
Date / Period
1907
Category
ShockingVerification
Unverifiable
Explanation
Found in 1 providers: gemini
Method
Cross Reference
Sources Checked
1 source
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