Demonstration of new amphibious helicopter called "Heli-Vector" in Briarcliff Manor, NY

Demonstration of new amphibious helicopter called "Heli-Vector" in Briarcliff Manor, NY

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Interactive Video

Physics, Science, Technology

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video introduces the helivector, a unique flying machine in the helicopter family, developed by Lewis C. McCarty. It features motorcycle handlebar steering and an outboard racing engine. The craft's roll and pitch are controlled by the pilot's weight shift. A test flight in suburban New York demonstrates its potential as a future commuting option, with a pontoon landing in water. The video concludes with a farewell to this innovative machine.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the helivector primarily compared to in terms of its steering mechanism?

A bicycle

A motorcycle

A car

A boat

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is responsible for developing the helivector?

John D. Rockefeller

Thomas Edison

Henry Ford

Lewis C. McCarty

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are roll and pitch controlled in the helivector?

With foot pedals

Through voice commands

By shifting the pilot's weight

Using a joystick

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the test flight of the helivector take place?

Brooklyn Bridge

Central Park

Suburban New York

Downtown Manhattan

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique feature does the helivector demonstrate during its flight?

In-flight refueling

Vertical takeoff

No-hands flying

Supersonic speed