Beatty Aviation Co

American pilot George W. Beatty visited Britain in 1912 to demonstrate the Gyro aero engine. Returned 1913 and founded flying-school at Hendon. Built biplane 1916, later powered by engine of own construction. Began construction of aircraft and components in 1918.

Engines built by George Beatty were
1914 = 40hp 4-cyl inline water cooled. Wright copy.
1915 = 50hp 4-cyl inline water cooled.
1915 = 60hp 301ci 4-cyl inline water cooled.
1914 = 80hp 481ci V-8 cylinder water cooled.

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