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1 FEB 07: CARTER GYRO GOES VERTICAL

CARTER Aviation Technologies test pilot, George Mitchell, has successfully executed several vertical take-offs of the company's new gyro prototype.

The 150feet high takeoffs were the result of a new rotor system that Carter developed for the gyro.
Mitchell said, "It was phenomenal! But it took a little getting used to. It's not something you do with the average gyro. The "g" meter showed 2.25 Gs on takeoff!"

Carter President and CEO, Jay Carter, Jr, excited at the breakthrough, said, "This is awesome! Now we can show that our basic technology has applications beyond our own designs."

This basic technology includes a patented landing gear designed to absorb a landing impact of up to 6.0 Gs, and a patented, hollow-blade composite prop that "provides a real kick in the pants for a very short takeoff".

According to Carter, "We now have a vehicle that can safely takeoff from your driveway, fly 200 miles, and then safely land and takeoff from a truck stop to refuel, or a restaurant to eat, or a hotel where you can spend the night."

W: www.cartercopters.com
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