AeroVelo Atlas testing 25 Jan 2013

Flight test with Todd Reichert at the controls. See our website and Facebook page for more information. AeroVelo has made major progress in its pursuit of the AHS Igor I. Sikorsky Human Powered Helicopter Competition. Successful flight tests this month of its Atlas HPH have resulted in extended hover times and altitudes. Flights on Friday, January 25 achieved about 30 seconds on one flight and an altitude of 4-5 feet (based on the lowest points of the four rotor systems).