Curtiss-Bleecker Helicopter

[VictorXL188]

Hi I looked through the listings, and after an exhaustive search found I could not find any discussions about the Curtiss-Bleecker Helicopter, although it did get a mention in one or two other types discussions. Whilst looking at https://members.tripod.com/airfields_freeman/NY/Airfields_NY_LongIs_Nassau.htm, I came across this lovely pic of the type and thought members may appreciate it. As it states on the webpage," A 1929 photo of an unidentified man in front of the sole example of the Curtiss-Bleecker Helicopter at Roosevelt Field. The Curtiss-Bleecker Helicopter was designed by Maitland Bleecker & built by Curtiss in nearby Garden City. It was reputed to have made several brief flights, but it was not pursued due to instability."

 

[hesham]

Hi,

https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/threads/maitland-bleecker-helicopters.28933/#post-305294

 

[VictorXL188]

I think you will find that as you yourself said Hesham, that post was about a project before the Curtiss one, which was the SX-5.

 

[hesham]

That's right dear Victor,

I just want you to know this thread.

 

[Apophenia]

... an unidentified man in front of the sole example of the Curtiss-Bleecker Helicopter at Roosevelt Field...

Pretty sure that is the man himself.

Maitlan Bleecker in a Vertical Flight Society photo: https://gallery.vtol.org/image/1Opez