By Frank D. Roylance, The Baltimore Sun
The delicate craft was airborne for just 4.2 seconds, but it was enough to earn engineering students at the University of Maryland’s Clark School of Engineering two world records for human-powered helicopter flight.
The National Aeronautic Association, which observed the flight, has certified that UM biology student and bicycle racer Judy Wexler pedaled the four-rotor Gamera into the air on May 12 in a gym at the Comcast Center. It was the final attempt in two days of tests.
The NAA said the brief flight established the U.S. national duration records for both human-powered helicopter flight, and for human-powered helicopter flight by a female pilot. The association has submitted its records to the Federation Aeronautique Internationale, in Switzerland, to be evaluated for world records in the same categories.
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https://articles.baltimoresun.com/2011-06-02/news/bs-md-helicopter-records-20110602_1_human-powered-helicopter-flight-maryland-weather-blog-engineersoldId.20110603174229765
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