David Calta

"... one breath, all four wheels dangled in the air. A longer flight could hardly have produced more excitement, according to those who there. "We're ecstatic with two seconds,” said David Calta, a junior at the California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo. He is head of the student club that built the machine, using carbon composites, ultralight plastic foam and ..."

"... a strut supported by two wheels. The open cockpit hangs from the center of the rotor. The pilot can pedal faster or slower, but has no other controls. Even Davld Calta, a Junior and head of the student club that built the machine, acknowledges that much work Ues ahead. And, there's a blg incentive: The American Helicopter Society, an Industry group ..."

"... all four wheels dangled in the air. f A longer flight could hardly have produced more excitement, according to those who were there. we're ecstatic with two seconds,” said David Calta, a junior at thc California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo. He is head of the student club that built the machine, using carbon composites, ultralight plastic foam and ..."

"... said Bob Anderson, a spokesman for the university. Students began preparing the helicopter for its flight Saturday night, making subtle adjustments that were necessary for a stable flight, said David Calta, 22, the president of the local chapter of the American Helicopter Society. The craft, made mostly of composite materials and plastic, finally took to the air at around 7 yesterday. ..."