In 1934, the Nemeth Parasol pushed aviation into strange territory. A circular wing just 15 feet across delivered remarkable lift, stable low-speed handling, and near stall-resistant behavior. Despite its unconventional shape, the aircraft reached speeds around 135 mph and demonstrated extremely short takeoff and landing capability. So forgiving that it earned the nickname “Flying Umbrella” — some claimed it could be flown with minimal training. A forgotten experiment that challenged everything