 | Aircraft | Location & Date | | | | Title | Duration | | A Helicopter Design Worthy of Success | 00:28:17 | | Remarks | Author / Copyright owner | | This short historical documentary looks at the development of Intercity Airlines Company’s SG Mark VI by a unique team-based for a time in Montréal, Québec. Bernard W. Sznycer and Selma G. Gottlieb conceived one of the most advanced and innovative helicopters of its day. Designed to minimize vibrations and facilitate production, the SG Mark VI first flew in July 1947. Canada’s Department of Transport awarded a Certificate of Airworthiness to a second prototype, in April 1951. The SG Mark VI was the first helicopter designed within the British Commonwealth of Nations to be so honored. This short historical documentary was first presented at the Vertical Flight Society’s 76th Annual Forum by Rénald Fortier, Curator, Aviation and Space Canada Aviation and Space Museum Ottawa, Ontario, Canada in conjunction with other introspective accountings of aviation and helicopter history. | Vertical Flight Society➡ |
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