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In the 1920s... American inventor John W. Pitts introduced an unusual aircraft known as the Pitts Sky Car. Instead of a traditional rotor... It featured a massive circular rotor with 60 hinged blades, powered by a 90-horsepower Curtiss OX-5 engine. The idea was simple but ambitious. The blades would open as they moved downward to generate lift and fold on the way up to reduce drag. Despite its innovative design... The machine proved too heavy and lacked the power needed for sustained flight. During testing... It mostly bounced along the ground rather than lifting into the air. Although it never became a practical aircraft... The Pitts Sky Car remains a fascinating example of the bold experimentation that helped shape the future of helicopter design. Disclaimer: This video is based on documented aviation history and is shared for educational and documentary purposes only. #Aviation #Helicopter #History #Engineering #Inventions