Synopsis
Theory, operation and utility of helicopters.
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- 10 minutes
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★★★★★ · Uplifting, to say the least · GE_Pretzel · 2006-10-04
This Encyclopaedia Brittanica film concisely explains how helicopters operate and how they provide special capabilities not realized by other standard aircraft. There are dozens of good tidbits of footage showcasing many now-antiquated models of helicopters, including one with a distinctive fishbowl cockpit. The film's narrator seems overly optimistic about the helicopter's potential, however, when he suggests that it could have as much of an impact on modern transportation as the automobile did when it was introduced. Overall, the production is very well done.
★★★★ · A Consise Story From the Sky · Dodsworth the Cat · 2024-08-07
The film is a cut above the usual EB fare. Gone is the sleepy narration of James A. Brill recorded in what sounds like an empty room. Not only do we have announcer Ken Nordine, but there are sound effects and background music to add some life. There is stock footage and even some animation. The script and shots are straight-forward and would be easy for the young audience to understand. A good print would enhance watching this.
★★★★ · A Helipad on every home! · Spuzz · 2003-07-21
GREAT 70's style film, featuring great color, visuals, titles and music, even though it was made in the 1950's! The film is all about Helicopters. A nice little history and a little technical detail about what makes helicopters fly is shown, and then we get a flying demonstration, and how helicopters are being used. But the best of course, is reserved for the 'future' uses of helicopters. Truly scary looking double bladed (that twirl.. very closely perpendicular to each other!) surely killed somebody and the fact the everyone, it seems, will have their own helicopter (or their own helipad) is…
★★★★ · Unprecedented freedom of movement · Steve Nordby · 2003-11-14
Easily understandable explanation of how helicopters work and what they can be used for. Great color, although the film is a bit scrathced and dirty in places. Lots of pictures of rare and experimental 1950's helicopters and a marvelous autogiro. The shot of the helicopter leaving the rooftop pad on a private home seemed to promise much more than the future delivered of course.