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Journal of The American Helicopter Society
Index 1956 - 1960

1956 January 1, 1
“Progress and Challenge (Editorial)”, by Bunker, William B., AHS International, Pgs. 1

“History of the American Helicopter Society, Inc.”, by Lounsbury, Harry M., AHS International, Pgs. 3

“American Autogiro, Gyroplane and Early Convertaplane Developments”, by Larsen, Agnew, E., Pgs. 6

“A History of NACA Research on Rotating-Wing Aircraft”, by Gustafson, F. B., Pgs. 16

“The History of Sikorsky Aircraft”, by, Sikorsky Aircraft, Pgs. 27

“Piasecki Helicopter Corporation”, Pgs. 31

“Up With Bell Helicopters”, by Butterbaugh, G. J., Bell Aircraft Corporation, Pgs. 40

“Hiller Helicopters: New Ideas for a New Industry”, by Kummer, Ralph W., Pgs. 46

“The Kaman Aircraft Corporation”, by Kirchner, Charles, Kaman Aircraft Corporation, Pgs. 53

“History of the Helicopter Engineering Division, McDonnell Aircraft Corporation”, by Roever, F. H., McDonnell Aircraft Corporation, Pgs. 56

“History of Kellett Helicopter Development”, by Meek, F. K., Kellett Aircraft Corporation, Pgs. 61

“History of Doman Helicopters, Inc.”, by DuPont, Stephen, Doman Helicopters, Inc., Montgomery, Giles, Pgs. 64

“CH-1 Complements Cessna's Light Aircraft Fleet”, by Cessna Aircraft Co., Pgs. 69

“Development of Civil Helicopter Airworthiness Standards”, by Springer, Burdell L., Civil Aeronautics Administration, Pgs. 72

“History of Air Force Development of Rotary-Wing Aircraft”, by Hardy, Cyrus W., Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Pgs. 78

“The Army Helicopter, Past, Present and Future”, by Wood, Edgar C., US Army, Pgs. 87

“Helicopters in Naval Aviation”, by Knapp, William G., Pgs. 93

“U. S. Coast Guard - Rotary-Wing Development”, by Aviation Division, USCG, Pgs. 103

“U. S. Marine Combat Helicopter Applications”, by Montross, Lynn, US Marine Corps, Pgs. 107

“Los Angeles Airways - The World's First Scheduled Helicopter Airline”, by Belinn, Clarence M., Los Angeles Airways, Pgs. 111

“New York Airways, Pioneer in Metropolitan Passenger Service”, by Daly, George, Pgs. 118

“Helicopter Air Service, Inc. - Its Contributions to the Advancement of the Helicopter Art”, by Roadcap, Roy R., Pgs. 121

“Rick's Non-Scheduled Helicopter Operations”, by Ricklefs, James S., Rick Helicopters, Inc., Pgs. 128

“The Story of Kern Copters, Inc.”, by Rudnick, Elynor, Kern Copters, Inc., Pgs. 132

“Growth and Development of Petroleum Helicopters, Inc.”, by Lee, Frank W., Petroleum Helicopters, Inc., Pgs. 134

“Okanagan, Pioneers of Helicopter Mountain Flying”, by Carlson, Ada, Okanagan Helicopters Ltd., Pgs. 137

1956 April 1, 2
“The Future Role of the Helicopter (Editorial)”, by Gessow, Alfred, Pgs. 1

“Future of Vertical Lift Aircraft”, by Douglas, L. L., Piasecki Helicopter Corp., Pgs. 3

“Are Helicopters Obsolete?”, by Wagner, R. A., Hiller Helicopters , Pgs.. 12

“The Future of the Light Helicopter”, by Gaylord, Harvey, Bell Aircraft Corp., Pgs. 16

“Is the Helicopter Obsolete?”, by Flettner, Anton, Flettner Aircraft Corp., Pgs. 18

“Is the Helicopter Obsolete?”, by Miller, R. H., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Pgs. 20

“Is the Helicopter Obsolete?”, by Razak, Kenneth, University of Wichita, Pgs. 24

“Is the Helicopter Obsolete?”, by Hutton, Carl, Pgs. 27

“Is the Helicopter Obsolete?”, by Postle, David E., Mohawk Airlines, Inc., Pgs. 33

“Effect of Spanwise and Chordwise Mass Distribution on Rotor Blade Cyclic Stresses”, by Hirsh, Harold, Hughes Tool Company, Hutton, Robert; Rasumoff, Abner, Pgs. 37

“The Effect of Blade Root Properties on the Natural Mode Shapes, Bending Moments, and Shears of a Model Helicopter Rotor Blade”, by Daughaday, H., Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory, Inc., DuWaldt, F., Pgs. 46

1956 July 1, 3
“Some New Conclusions About Helicopter Mechanical Instability”, by Warmings, Troels, Avco Manufacturing Corp., Pgs. 1

“Some Applications of the Response Matrix Method to Rotor Blade Bending Problems”, by Berman, Alex, The Kaman Aircraft Corp., Pgs. 10

“Helicopter Blade Vibration and Flutter”, by Miller, R. H., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Ellis, C. W., Pgs. 19

“Analytical Determination of the Natural Coupled Frequencies of Tandem Helicopters”, by Brooks, George W., Langley Aeronautical Laboratory, Pgs. 39

“A Discussion of Helicopter Vibration Studies Including Flight Test and Analysis Methods Used to Determine the Coupled Response of a Tandem Type”, by Yeates, Jr., John E., Langley Aeronautical Laboratory, Pgs. 53

“Experimental Study of a Tandem Helicopter Employing Cocked Vertical Blade Hinges”, by Leone, Peter F., Kellett Aircraft Corp., Pgs. 59

“A Commercial Helicopter Operator's Radio Navigational Requirements”, by Girvin, Richard A., Los Angeles Airways, Inc., Pgs. 67

“Manufacturing's Role in Helicopter Production”, by Coleman, Roy H., Bell Aircraft Corp., Pgs. 72

“The Rotary Round Table”, by Slaughter, Herbert H. Wachs, Miller A.; Brabson, William H.; Crim, Almer D.; Jacoby, D. R.; Lynn, Robert R., Pgs. 75

1956 October 1, 4
“The Broad Interest of Our Society”, by Seibel, Charles M., AHS, Pgs. 1

“The Rotary Round Table”, by Hearne, P. A., British European Airways, Sullivan, T. M.; Lightfoot, R. B.; Bernard, Harry, Pgs. 2

“The Area Coverage System for Helicopter Navigation”, by Wetzel, C. L., Bendix Aviation Corp., Pgs. 11

“The Effect of Rotor Blade Planform on the Tip-Stall-Limited Top Speed of a Helicopter”, by Castles, Jr., Walter, Georgia Institute of Technology, Durham, Jr., Howard, Pgs. 17

“Ejector Cooling for Helicopters”, by DuPont, Stephen, Doman Helicopter, Inc., Pgs. 27

“An Expression for Rotor Blade Section Loading Including Reversed Flow Effects”, by Bradley, Fred E., McDonnell Aircraft Corp., Pgs. 32

1957 January 2, 1
“The Proper Functions of the AHS and Its Journal”, by Lichten, R. L., AHS, Pgs. 1

“The Rotary Round Table”, by Agar Carl, Okanagan Helicopters, Ltd., Carlson, Ada; McCombie, L. L.; Carlson, Floyd W.; Mattson, Bernard;, Pgs. 2

“Helicopter Longitude Stability in Forward Flight With Control Feedback and Fuselage Aerodynamics”, by Wernicke, Kenneth G., Bell Helicopter Corp., Pgs. 11

“New Raydist IM System Applied to Helicopter Navigation and Traffic Control”, by Hastings, Charles E., Hastings-Raydist, Inc., Comstock, Allen L., Pgs. 25

“Application of Probability Concepts of Transmission Life Determination”, by Liberatore, E. K., Nagler Helicopter Co., Pgs. 30

“Design and Flight Test Development of McCullogh VS-57 Supercharger Installation on Hiller Model UH-12B Helicopter”, by Cowgill, Robert W., Hiller Helicopters, Pgs. 39

“Aerodynamic Aspects of the Unloaded Rotor Convertible Helicopter”, by Hohenemser, Kurt H., McDonnell Aircraft Corp., Pgs. 47

“Flight Test Development of XV-1 Convertiplane”, by Marks, Marvin D., McDonnell Aircraft Corp., Pgs. 55

“The Potential of the Helicopter in Mass Transportation”, by Bergman, Rita E., University of Maryland, Pgs. 66

1957 April 2, 2
“The Rotary Round Table”, by Facer, Robert H., Kern Copters, Inc., Mashman, Joseph; Young, Paul, Pgs. 1

“User Testing of Helicopters by the Army”, by Byrd, Jr., William, US Army, Pgs. 8

“Tilt Wing Propelloplane Design Requirements”, by Stuart, III, Joseph, Hiller Helicopters, Pgs. 10

“Some Aerodynamic Aspects of Propellers for VTOL Aircraft”, by Grady, Walter T., US Air Force, Pgs. 20

“U. S. Army Participation in Aircraft Instrumentation Development”, by Edmunds, John D., The Army Aviation School, Pgs. 30

“Application of Bounday Layer Control to Rotor Blades”, by Hinton, S. H., Cessna Aircraft Co., Pgs. 36

“A Look at U. S. Air Force Helicopter Accidents Caused by Pilot Error”, by US Air Force, Pgs. 65

“Development of a Retractable Rotor”, by Tarcynski, T., Vertol Aircraft Corp., Pgs. 66

1957 July 2, 3
“Looking Ahead (Editorial)”, by Berlin, Don R., AHS, Pgs. 1

“The Rotary Round Table”, by Gerstenberger, Walter, Sikorsky Aircraft, Wagner, Robert; Kelley, Bartram; Ellis, Charles; Doman, Glidden; Leone, Peter, Pgs. 3

“Helicopter Operations of the Port of New York Authority”, by Law, Hervey F., The Port of NY Authority, Pgs. 15

“Investigation of Air Turbulence on Heliports”, by Just, W., Deutshce Studiengemienshaft Hubschrauber e.v., Pgs. 19

“Investigation of Helicopter Blade Flutter and Load Amplification Problems”, by Daughaday, Hamilton, Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory, Inc., DuWaldt, F.; Gates, C., Pgs. 27

“Army Helicopters in Central and South America”, by Sabiston, Thomas, The Army Aviation School, Pgs. 46

“Design Considerations for Tilt/Wing Type VTOL Aircraft”, by McCormick, Jr., B., Vertol Aircraft Corp., Pgs. 49

1957 October 2, 4
“The Rotary Round Table”, by Asher, Norman, Vertol Aircraft Corp., Wachs, M. A.; Diehl, C. W.; Gallagher, Jack E., Pgs. 1

“Application of Tacan to Helicopter Siting Navigation”, by Parker, Ernest, International Telephone & Telegrahp Corp., Engel, J.; Tierney, N., Pgs. 8

“Acoustic Design for Transport Helicopters”, by Sternfeld, Jr., Harry, Vertol Aircraft Corp., Miller, L. N.; Beranek, L. L.; Beranek, Pgs. 21

“Reliability Requirements for Helicopter Flight Controls”, by Hecht, H., Sperry Gyroscope Co., Kaufman, L., Pgs. 29

“A Rapid Performance Prediction Method for Compound Type Rotorcraft”, by Foster, Robert, Bell Helicopter Corp., Pgs. 34

1958 January 3, 1
“Present Problems and Future Trends (Editorial)”, by Miller, Rene H., IAHS, Pgs. 1

“Summary of Parametric Studies of Flying Crane Helicopters”, by Graham, Robert R., US Army, Pgs. 3

“The Development of The Tandem Helicopter”, by Douglas, Leon L., Vertol Aircraft Corp., Pgs. 8

“Aircraft Crash Fire Fighting By Helicopter”, by Rieh, Charles A., The Kaman Aircraft Corp., Pgs. 27

“Comparative Study of Flight Test Data for Four Rotor Blades”, by Bishop, Harold E., Prewitt Aircraft Co., Pgs. 31

“Some Aeroelastic Problems of Tilt-Wing VTOL Aircraft”, by Loewy, R. G., Vertol Aircraft Corp., Yntema, R. T., Pgs. 35

1958 April 3, 2
“Everybody's Business”, by Gluhareff, Michael E., Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Pgs. 1

“Handling Qualities of Helicopters and VTOL Aircraft”, by Reeder, John P., NATC, Pgs. 4

“Consensus of Opinon of NATC Pilots on Helicopter and VTOL Handling Qualities”, by Thomal L. Wernecke, NATC, Pgs. 5

“Automatic Stabilization Equipment in Relation to Helicopter Handling Qualities and Instrument Flight Capabilities”, by E. S. Carter, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., J. T. Stultz, Pgs. 7

“Helicopter and VTOL Handling Qualities”, by Herbert H. Slaughter, Pgs. 9

“Helicopter Handling Qualities”, by Floyd W. Carlson, Bell Helicopter Corp., Pgs. 11

“Some Performance and Operating Characteristics of Convertiplanes”, by R. L. Lichten, Bell Helicopter Corp., Pgs. 13

“A Simplified Simulation of the Helicopter in Automatic Stabilization Analyses”, by Kenneth E. Peress, Sperry Rand Corp., Lawrence Kaufman, Pgs. 25

“Single Rotor Merits”, by Ralph B. Lightfoot, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Pgs. 33

1958 July 3, 3
“Freedom: An Obligation and a Challenge (Editorial)”, by Charles H. Kaman, AHS, Pgs. 1

“Solutions for Helicopter Rotor Blade Icing”, by Richardson, D. A., Vertol Aircraft Corp., Wahl, H. A.; Clifford, J. M., Pgs. 3

“Helicopter Requirements in Congested Areas”, by Postle, David E., Mohawk Airlines, Inc., Pgs. 10

“Preliminary Investigation of a Ducted Fan in Lifting Flight”, by Ham, Norman D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Moser, Herbert H., Pgs. 17

“Pitch-Lag Instability of Helicopter Rotors”, by Chou, Pei Chi, Prewitt Aircraft Co., Pgs. 30

“On the Determination of the Chordwise Bending Frequencies of Rotor Blades”, by Brooks, George W., Langley Aeornautical Lab., Pgs. 40

“The Efficiency of the Radial Outflow Turbine (With Special Refernce to the Helicopter Pressure Jet Propulsion System)”, by Nichols, J. B., Hiller Helicopters, Pgs. 42

1958 October 3, 4
“Helicopter Industy - Development of a Technology (Editorial)”, by Douglas, L. L., Vertol Aircraft Corp., Pgs. 1

“An Evaluation of the Jet Rotor Helicopter”, by Velkoff, Henry R., Wright Air Development Ctr., Pgs. 3

“Cold Jet Cycle Helicopters”, by Morain, Paul H. L., Sud Aviation (France), Pgs. 12

“Analysis of the Vertical Flight Dynamic Characteristics of the Lifting Rotor with Floating Hub and Off-Set Coning Hinges”, by Hohenemser, K. H., McDonnell Aircraft Corp., Perisho, C. H., Pgs. 20

“Direct Analog Method of Analysis of the Vertical Flight Dynamic Characteristics of the Lifting Rotor With Floating Hub”, by MacNeal, R. H., Computer Engineering Associates, Inc., Pgs. 35

“Features of the Amphibious Vertol Model 44 Helicopter”, by Taylor, Norman C., Vertol Aircraft Corp., Pgs. 50

1959 January 4, 1
“VTOL and Research (Editorial)”, by Miller, R. H., Pgs. 1

“VTOL and STOL Research and Development in the Department of Defense”, by Horton, C. F., The Pentagon, Klingenhagen, J. L., Pgs. 2

“Some Characteristics and Limitations of the Unloaded Rotor Compound Helicopter”, by Doblhoff, F. L., McDonnell Aircraft Corp., Pgs. 12

“The Tilt-Wing Propeller VTOL Aircraft Present Status and Future Role”, by Mallen, Joseph, Vertol Aircraft Corp., Dancik, Paul, Pgs. 15

“Jet Lift VTOL”, by O'Malley, Jr., James A., Bell Aircraft Corp., Pgs. 20

“Hovering and Low Speed Controllability of VTOL Aircraft”, by Crim, Almer, Bureau of Aeronautics, Pgs. 26

“Tilt Wing Propelloplane Potentialities”, by Stuart III, Joseph, Hiller Aircraft Corp., Pgs. 29

“Design Considerations for a Propeller-Driven VTOL”, by Robinson, Jr., Donald W., Kaman Aircraft Corp., Pgs. 34

“The Future VTOL Transport”, by Lichten, R. L., Bell Helicopter Corp., Pgs. 39

“Some Thought on VTOL Propulsion”, by Kappus, Peter G., General Electric, Pgs. 43

“Matching the Aircraft to the Job”, by Ross, Robert S., Goodyear Aircraft Corp., Pgs. 49

“The Ducted Fan in VTOL Aircraft Design”, by Nelson, Norman E., Doak Aircraft Co., Inc., Pgs. 53

1959 April 4, 2
“Fostering Breakthroughs (Editorial)”, by Kelley, Bartram, Bell Helicopter Corp., Pgs. 1

“VTOL in Light of Tactical Mobility”, by Gluhareff, Michael E., Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Pgs. 2

“Analysis of the Stability of a Flexible Rotor Blade at High Advance Ratio”, by Perisho, Clarence H., McDonnell Aircraft Corp., Pgs. 4

“Greenland Helicopter Operation”, by Guidry, Owen, Petroleum Helicopters, Inc., Pgs. 19

“Experimental Downwash Velocity, Static Pressure, and Temperature Distributions in Ground Effect for a 75-Foot Jet Driven Rotor”, by Bolanovich, Mirko, McDonnell Aircraft Corp., Marks, Marvin D., Pgs. 22

“The Helicopter - An Inherently Safe Aerial Vehicle”, by DeHass, Bruce F., Los Angeles Airways, Inc, Pgs. 37

“Some Effects of the Shroud on the Forward Flight Performance of the Lifting Ducted Fan”, by Moser, Herbert H., Pgs. 39

1959 July 4, 3
“VTOL--Past, Present, and Future”, by Alex, Ralph P., AHS, Pgs. 1

“A Powerplant Man's Look At the Ground Effect Machine”, by Pinnes, Robert W., Bureau of Aeronautics, Pgs. 3

“Application of the Jet-Flap Principle to Helicopters”, by Dorand, René, Giravions Dorand, Boehler, Gabriel D., Pgs. 26

“Sources of Helicopter Development and Manufacturing Costs”, by Nichols, John B., Hiller Aircraft Corp., Pgs. 37

“Simulation of a Helicopter Rotor”, by Heffron, W. G., Melpar, Inc., Bristow, T. R.; Gass, W. C.; Brown, J. C., Pgs. 50

1959 October 4, 4
“A Note on the Effects of Longitudinal Cyclic Pitch Control Variations on the Forced Aero-Elastic Response of a Helicopter Rotor Blade”, by Leone, Peter F., Vertol Aircraft Corp., Pgs. 1

“Evaluation of Some Flight Safety Aspects of the Single-Engine, Unloaded Rotor, Wing Helicopter”, by Head, Robert E., McDonnell Aircraft Corp., Pgs. 4

“Research Studies on a Ducted Fan Equipped With Turning Vanes”, by Gilmore, A. W., Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corp., Graham, W. E., Pgs. 11

“Helicopter Stabilization and Handling Characteristics Improvement by Mechanical Means”, by Vague, Melvin, Cessna Aircraft Co., Pgs. 22

“Main Rotor Blade Design and Development”, by Kee, Robert M., Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Pgs. 29

“Piloting Procedures and Some Human Factors Aspects of the VTOL-Transition Cycle of the X-13 Aircraft”, by Girard, Peter F., Ryan Aeronautical Co., Pgs. 40

1960 January 5, 1
“Detail Design Objectives”, by Bunker, William B., US Army, Pgs. 1

“New Techniques in Helicopter Noise Reduction”, by Sternfeld, Jr., Harry, Vertol Aircraft Corp., Pgs. 2

“The Evolution of the McDonnell Model 120 Crane Helicopter”, by Novak, Lloyd R., McDonnell Aircraft Corp., Pgs. 9

“Helicopter Rotor Model Research at Massachusetts Institute of Technology”, by Zvara, John, Raytheon Co., Ham, Norman D., Pgs. 24

“The Development of the Piasecki 'Sky-Car'”, by Piasecki, F. N., Piasecki Aircraft Corp., Pgs. 31

“Aerodynamic Parameters Selection in Helicopter Design”, by Sikorsky, Igor A., Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Pgs. 41

1960 April 5, 2
“Not As A Paycheck But As A Profession”, by Boulton, B. C., McDonnell Aircraft Corp., Pgs. 1

“Development and Test of Multi-Bladed Semi-Rigid Rotor Systems”, by Cresap, Wesley L., Bell Helicopter Corp., Pgs. 3

“The Cost of VTOL”, by Gillmore, Kennth B., Vertol Aircraft Corp., Pgs. 13

“Research and Design Progress Toward High Performance Rotary Wing Aircraft”, by Michel, Philip L., Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Pgs. 20

“Endurance and Range of Jet-Supported and Jet-Propelled VTOL Aircraft”, by Sissingh, G. J., Hiller Aircraft Corp., Pgs. 31

1960 July 5, 3
“Helicopter Progress - Let's Speed It Up”, by Johnson, Lee S., Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Pgs. 1

“The Helicopter As a Competitive Transport Vehicle”, by Lightfoot, R. B., Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Pgs. 3

“The Relative Worth of VTOL Aircraft Types”, by Lichten, R. L., Bell Helicopter Co., Pgs. 12

“The Helicopter and Other VTOL Aircraft, a Critique”, by Reeder, John P., Langley Research Ctr., Pgs. 18

“A Comparison of Helicopters with V/STOL Airplanes”, by Ferry, Robert, USAF, Pgs. 20

“Comments on the Relative Merits of Helicopters and VTOLS”, by Putnam, V. Keith, US Army, Pgs. 24

1960 October 5, 4
“Some Reflections on VTOL”, by Kaman, Charles H., The Kaman Aircraft Corp., Pgs. 1

“ISR - Inherently Stable Rotor Systems”, by Liberatore, E. K., Pgs. 3

“Comparison of Current Operational Rotor Systems and a Rotor Having Floating Hub and Offset Coning Hinges”, by Marks, Marvin D., McDonnell Aircraft Corp., Pgs. 13

“The Helicopter and the Ground Effect Machine”, by Fradenburgh, Evan A., Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Pgs. 24

“Dynamic Absorbers in the Rotating System of Helicopters”, by Lynn, Robert R., Bell Helicopter Co., Pgs. 34