Piasecki Helistat

[ian_c_uk]

The YT algorithm suggested this the other day. It was something I had never heard about despite happening in my lifetime.

For those interested in the more "experimental" forms of aircraft, it's worth a watch, although sadly there was loss of life in testing.

[hidetheelephants]

A terrible idea executed very badly by people who didn't know what they were doing, not unheard-of in military equipment development but perhaps a first for the Forest Service?

[Eric Mc]

Yes - another aviation monstrosity that seemed to slip by at the time. I discovered it about 20 years ago in my early dabbling on the Internet. A total mess - and that is exactly what it flew like too.