Autogyro

No one has ever managed to circumnavigate the globe in an autogyro, which is the predecessor to the modern-day helicopter that was made famous by an appearance in the James Bond film You Only Live Twice. ❋ Unknown (2010)

On the other hand, Claudette Colbert was still radiant in her satin wedding gown and backlit veil as she ran past the autogyro, in the climax, to the car that would take her to Clark Gable. ❋ Unknown (2008)

It was not a plane or a helicopter, but an autogyro. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Auto chases, motorcycle escapes, and a fantastic battle between U-boat and autogyro over Coney Island! ❋ Zen Tiger (2008)

In 1935 they didn't have helicopters -- they had the autogyro. ❋ Clancy, Tom (2003)

It's fast and fun and has a neat autogyro, but because it's based on an existing television format with style and budget constraints it doesn't have the startling originality of his other movies. ❋ Unknown (2003)

Like a helicopter, the autogyro used rotors for lift. ❋ Clancy, Tom (2003)

The autogyro didn't make a true vertical takeoff and landing -- it did have to be pushed forward a little before lifting off, unless there was a stiff wind blowing -- but it was good enough for his purposes. ❋ Clancy, Tom (2003)

One careful step at time, Jessica and Aaron Tragon crossed the twenty feet between the autogyro and the skeletons. ❋ Niven, Larry (1995)

The tail of the autogyro sheared and the battery ripped free. ❋ Niven, Larry (1995)

Evan Castaneda, clean-cut, classic Latin features, was at the helm of the silver-blue autogyro. ❋ Niven, Larry (1995)

Jerry's limp yellow hair whipped in the backwash from the autogyro. ❋ Niven, Larry (1987)

SHAKESPEARE, Coriolanus The Skeeter autogyro hummed up from the bank of the Miskatonic, crested the gorge and pivoted slowly, hovering. ❋ Niven, Larry (1987)

He then joined a group of former Avro engineers to form Avian Industries in Georgetown where an autogyro was developed. ❋ Unknown (1981)

Andy Lane and his restless crew take off in a monster autogyro in search of pirate treasure. ❋ Edward Stratemeyer (1896)

Using the SR/C technology, the Carter autogyro can cruise more efficiently than a helicopter by using the slowed rotor and wings during level flight. ❋ Jason Paur (2011)

The company has not announced any plans for production at this point, but says it may partner with another company in the future to produce a version of its autogyro aircraft. ❋ Jason Paur (2011)

The company's latest flight test aircraft is a proof-of-concept version of a four-seat autogyro capable of vertical take off and landing. ❋ Jason Paur (2011)

And the ability to fly with a mu value of one, which means reduced drag for the autogyro, is the key to Carter's vision for personal aircraft. ❋ Jason Paur (2011)

Cierva began experimenting with jump takeoffs on the C.30 autogyro in 1933, and in a little over a year had refined the procedure so that jump takeoffs were routine. ❋ Jason Paur (2011)