![In the early 1950s, a Russian immigrant, Igor Bensen developed a successful means of introducing aviation to people safely and cheaply. His Gyro-glider and subsequent Gyro-copter designs opened a new field in sport aviation. Bensen began his association with autogyros during World War Two, when he managed General Electric's rotary wing program, and in 1953, he formed his own company to produce autogyros and towed rotary-wing gliders. Bensen envisioned the Gyro-glider as a means for high school-aged boys to experience the thrill of aviation without significant cost. He intended to market the Gyro-glider as a kit, for as little as $100. The cost increased by more than $300 dollars if the buyer wished to purchase pre-fabricated versions of the rotor blades and hub to avoid their difficult construction process. The simple design of the B-6 allowed for easy disassembly during transport or storage.](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/64/Bensen_B-6_Gyroglider_%282908165325%29.jpg/800px-Bensen_B-6_Gyroglider_%282908165325%29.jpg)
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