Buhl A-1 Autogiro

A-1 Autogiro
Pilot James Johnson and Etienne Dormoy in front of the Buhl A-1 autogyro
Role Camera observation aircraft
Manufacturer Buhl Aircraft Company
Designer Etienne Dormoy
First flight 15 December 1931
Introduction 1931
Number built 1

The Buhl A-1 Autogiro was an autogyro optimised for air camera work designed and built from 1930. To this end, Etienne Dormoy designed the Buhl A-1, an autogyro with a pusher engine located behind the pilot and camera operator. The Buhl A-1 was the first pusher style autogyro. It is now on display at the Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos, California.

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