Cars

June 2, 1954: Aeroplane Takes Off, Lands Vertically

1954: A Convair XFY-1 Pogo aircraft makes a vertical takeoff and landing. It’s a milestone in the chequered history of VTOL aircraft.


January 21, 2010
Cars

NASA’s Puffin Is A Stealthy, Personal Tilt-Rotor Aircraft

What’s cooler than a hover-capable, electric-powered, super-quiet, personal VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft? If you answered “absolutely nothing”, do read on, because NASA is preparing to oblige you.