I was one of the lucky ones that flew the "Black Beauty."

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I was one of the lucky ones that had flown Ken Brook's own machine the "Black Beauty" at El Mirage. If I remember correct it was in 1983 or 84.
Photo of Ken and me just before flying his autogyro.
 

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Interesting that N40KB still is current in it's registration & that it resides close to Colorado Springs.
 
Interesting that N40KB still is current in it's registration & that it resides close to Colorado Springs.
That's not where the gyro is located. Is it possible someone has borrowed the N number?
 
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I see, from the page JR provided, that it is in the Experimental Exhibition category and Marie is listed as an other owner. did she sell it?
 
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Saw it a few months ago at the ranch, think it is still there.
 
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