Autogiros
[CS6503] 8-5/8" x 11-1/4" 8 page brochure
"Pitcairn Cabin Autogiro". Describes the new 4-place
PA- 19 cabin autogiro along with specifications and optional
equipment available for this unique aircraft. Circa 1933. VG.
$125.00
[CS6504] 8-1/2" x 11" 4 page brochure.
"Kellett Direct Control Wingless Autogiro" describes
the KD-1 two-place folding blade aircraft. Cover stamped
"Advance Notice". Dated Nov. 1934. Brochure has been
folded in thirds to fit inside envelope. VG. $75.00
[CS6505] 8-1/2" x 11" Letterhead sheet from
"Ontario Marine & Airways, Inc." of Pittsford, NY
dated 23 June 1928. Letter inquires about Pitcairn Aircraft parts
and P.A. 3 Orowing. Carbon copy response letter attached (no
letterhead) from Pitcairn's Mr. R. R. Bachman. Letter has been
folded. VG minus. $20.00
[CS6506] 3-3/4" x 8-3/4" brochure (opens to
15" x 13") describing the Pitcairn Tandem Autogiro.
Circa 1932. Brochure has been folded. VG. $60.00
[CS6507] 3-3/4" x 9" brochure on the Pitcairn
PCA-2 Autogiro. Describes the theory of autogiro flight and the
PCA-2. Circa 1931. VG. $50.00
[CS6508] 5-1/2" x 2-3/8" Cardboard ticket plus 3
extra stubs for autogiro flights. All are serial numbered and
issued by the Pitcairn Aeronautical Corporation. Stubs are dated
and autographed or initialed in pencil by various pilots. Full
ticket has penciled initials of pilot (W.E.T.). Stubs bear dates
from 8/34 to 9/37. 9137 stub is later design. Extremely scarce.
VG. $60.00
[CS6513] 8-1/2" x 11" 4 page brochure announcing
the Pitcairn "Whirl Wing" powered by the 175 hp. Warner
Super Scarab engine. Describes ease of operation and the
aircraft's unique features. A 6" x 7-3/8" announcement
sheet is included. Circa 1935. VG+. $75.00
[CS6514] 11" x 8-1/2" Single sheet advertisement
for the Silver Brook Auto-Giro. Silver Brook was a coal company
in eastern Pennsylvania. A purchase of 5 tons or more entitled
the purchaser to a free ride in their autogiro. Circa 1935. Quite
unique. VG+. $30.00
[CS6515] 3-3/4" x 8-1/2" 12 panel brochure
"Kellett Autogiro - Happy Landings". Describes how an
autogiro works, why they are safe and the type of airfields they
can work out of that normal aircraft cannot. Pamphlet also
describes the Kellett Model K-2 and its advantages. Circa 1936.
VG minus. $50.00
[CS6516] 9" x 12"
32 page book entitled "The Autogiro". Issued by
Pitcairn-Cierva Autogiro Company of America, Philadelphia, PA.
Describes the development, types and construction design of the
Autogiro. An early classic by the foremost builder of these
unique aircraft. Cloth wrap on spine has deteriorated and is
missing in part. Binding is still tight. Book is Ex-CT State
Library. Usual library marks. Dated 1930. Good condition. $115.00
[CS6517] 6-1/8" x 9-1/8" 20 page booklet entitled
"The Direct Control Autogiro". Issued by 'The Autogiro
Company of America, Willow Grove, PA'. Describes the theory,
operation and flying of the autogiro. A few sketches but mostly
text. Blue covers. Circa 1930. Booklet has been folded in half.
VG minus. $50.00
[CS6519] 8-1/2" x 11" 4 page brochure announcing
the Pitcairn "Whirl Wing" powered by the 175 hp. Warner
Super Scarab engine. Describes ease of operation and the
aircraft's unique features. A 6" x 7-3/8" announcement
sheet is included. Circa 1935. Light water staining to brochure
only. Good plus condition. $75.00
[CS6521] Two (2) 8-1/2" x 11" sheets with 3-views
of a Kellett Aircraft Corp. autogiro. This was probably from a
presentation or technical report since one sheet is Figure #7.
Giro is not identified but engine is a 3 cylinder type (possibly
Anzani or Szekely). One sheet (side and front views) is on
blueprint type paper, while the other (top view) is a photocopy
(apparently of another blueprint). Circa 1932. VG. $20.00
[CS6524] 8-1/2" x 11-1/4" 4 page brochure
"Pitcairn Cabin Autogiro". Describes the new 4-place
PA-19 cabin autogiro along with specifications and optional
equipment available for this unique aircraft. Circa 1934. Has
been folded in thirds to fit mailing envelope. Staining to back
cover with a few very small areas of damage to paper. Good plus
condition. $75.00
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