The “Helicopter Story” of Arthur M. Young consists of 3 video clips, recorded in his workshop in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. Young discusses various issues and challenges that arose in the course of creating a functioning helicopter model, taking it to Bell and building the full scale prototypes.

01. “My first attempt at the helicopter was based on the idea of pulling a big rotor around with little propellers…” (14:55)

First ideas, model making, stabliizer bar, Bell Aircraft, Gardenville

02. “Before I go on, I want to tell you about Tom Darner…” (13:58)

Making blades, film recording, early flights, design, glass bubble

03. “I think I was exceptionally lucky in my different approach to the helicopter problem…” (10:29)

Sikorsky, vibration problems, simple design, after Bell, machines and purpose