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The Pitcairn PA-18 was an autogyro produced in the United States in the early 1930s. In 1931 Pitcairn had produced a lightweight autogyro suitable for the private pilots as the PAA-1. Experience with this and with other light low-powered machines convinced Pitcairn that while the concept was good they presented significant handling problems to inexperienced pilots. The PA-18 was designed as a machine for the same market but with a more powerful engine and structural strengthening.
