Airventure 2009: Pitcairn PA-18 Autogyro Flight

In this video you see the world’s only flying example of the 1932 Pitcairn PA-18 Autogyro. This video comprises of both evening demonstration flights of this aircraft during Airventure 2009. There is one other example of this aircraft that is currently being restored to flying condition. The rest of the Pitcairn PA-18’s that were built now rest on the bottom of the Atlantic after the boat transporting them to England was sunk by a German vessel during World War Two. This particular PA-18 finally made it to Oshkosh after being damaged prior to it’s planned visit in 2007. The rotor blades were destroyed on takeoff about a month prior to Airventure 2007. They were rebuilt, and the aircraft made the two day flight from Dayton, Ohio this year. Enjoy!