Paul Cornu, born on June 15, 1881, in Glos La Ferriere, France, was an inventor known for creating the first helicopter, which he initially named the flying bicycle. Cornu's invention managed to hover a foot above the ground for about 20 seconds, marking a significant milestone despite its brief flight.
The helicopter has a big influence in many of todays wars and everyday needs because without the helicopter wars would be very different and we wouldn't have a quick way of transportation.
Invented first ever "helicopter" and called it the flying bicycle
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Credited for the invention of todays helicopter even though it only flew for 20 seconds
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He gave up inventing a year later because he lost a contest with another inventor
First called his invention the flying bicycle
Born June 15th 1881 in Glos La Ferriere in france
All children had to work to help feed the family
Born into an already crowded household of 13 children
He only flew a foot above the ground and went for about 20 seconds but he still won the 50,000F
He spent the rest of his days working on wireless telegraphy and in 1944 he was killed when his home was bombed in the invasion of normandy
The Helicopter was not maneuverable
Paul Cornu
He wanted to win 50,000F for the first 1km flight so he started inventing
Took over fathers transport company and changed it into a bicycle manufacturer
