The Thrills of Looping in 1934

[Wiseguy A]

ALL the thrills of a looping airplane are available in a new amusement device which recently made its appearance in Los Angeles.

A car resembling the cockpit of a plane is supported on a hollow steel tube which pivots on a large ball bearing mechanism at the top of its steel frame.

The device is powered by a small electric motor which swings the car back and forth, gradually increasing the arc until enough momentum is developed to carry it over the top.

http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/03/14/ride-offers-thrills-of-looping/

 

[Story]

Bet that's fun, cleaning up after hours.

 

[Twitch]

Or go to tthe Long Beach airport and do real aerobatics in this plane like I did!