Return of the Autogiro

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McCulloch Aircraft is confident that the J-2's easy handling and low price ($15,000 v. more than $25,000 for the smallest helicopter) will find a ready market among amateur pilots in the U.S. "There are only two ways we can go in general aviation," says President Lawrence Mattera. "Either build lots more airports, or build a reasonably priced aircraft that doesn't need an airport. We think that the second way is the right direction."