Gil Moore

Gil Moore is a notable test pilot known for his work with the Hughes XH-17, a groundbreaking helicopter designed in the early 1950s. He was responsible for the first official flight of the XH-17 on October 23, 1952, where he described the experience as akin to sitting on a pogo stick due to the helicopter's unique flying characteristics. His contributions to aviation and test piloting are remembered through the innovative yet ultimately impractical designs he helped to bring to life.