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Jaycopter Ride at the 1964/1965 New York World’s Fair

World's Fair Information Manual

CONCESSION

  • Jaycopter Ride

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES

  • Mr. Jack Dubasz and
  • Mr. Gene E. Ryan
  • Empire State Building
  • 350 Fifth Avenue, (Suite 1535)
  • New York 1, New York
  • CH 4-6800

CONTRACT SIGNED

  • August 6, 1963

LOCATION

  • Block 57; Lot 13
  • Lake Amusement Area Area

AREA

  • 18,000 sq. ft.

ARCHITECT

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Jaycopter Ride

SOURCE: 1964 World's Fair Information Manual

FEATURES

The Jaycopter is an aerodynamic captive helicopter which simulates the action, controls and flight patterns of a conventional helicopter. It is designed to carry 16 adults in comfort and safety while maintaining the thrill of flying in a helicopter.

All doors are equipped with electric safety locks in addition to manual door locks. These electric locks prevent take-off until the doors are tightly closed. Once in flight, the doors cannot be opened. The Jaycopter is attached to a 77 foot boom mounted on a 25 foot metal tower, with the cabin end extending 50 feet from the fulcrum. The ride will rise 100 feet. In the event of an electrical power failure, a hydraulic safety device will lower the copter gently to the mounting base.