AERONAUTICS: Helicopter Record Monday, July 30, 1923 Subscriber content preview. or Log-In Share Facebook Twitter Tumblr LinkedIn StumbleUpon Reddit Digg Mixx Del.i.cious Google+ The Pescara helicopter broke all records in Paris, flying approximately 2,000 feet and returning to a circle 30 feet in diameter from which it started. ... To continue reading: or Log-In Want the full story? Subscribe Now Learn more about the benefits of being a TIME subscriberIf you are already a subscriber sign up — registration is free!