Gerhardt Cycleplane

Cycleplane
Role Human-powered aircraft
National origin United States
Designer William Frederick Gerhardt
First flight 1923
Number built 1

The Gerhardt Cycleplane has been called the world's first successful human-powered aircraft.[1] It was designed by Dr. William Frederick Gerhardt (January 31, 1896 – March 15, 1984), and assembled by the staff of the Flight Test Section at McCook Field in Dayton, Ohio.[1] It was flown in 1923.[1]

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  1. ^ a b c Cornelisse, Diana G. Splendid Vision, Unswerving Purpose: Developing Air Power for the United States Air Force During the First Century of Powered Flight. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio: U.S. Air Force Publications, 2002. ISBN 0-16-067599-5.
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