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Below is the article summary. For the full article, see Igor Sikorsky . Igor Sikorsky, (born May 25, 1889, Kiev, Russian Empire—died Oct. 26, 1972, Easton, Conn., U.S.), Russian-U.S. pioneer in aircraft design. After studying engineering in Kiev, he set up his own shop to develop the helicopter.
Igor Sikorsky founded his aircraft company 100 years ago today, March 5, 1923. It’s safe to say his legacy won’t get lost in the mist of time. There are a dozen examples of Sikorsky aircraft in the museum’s collection to help preserve it.
The Life of Igor Sikorsky. It has been said that Igor Ivanovich Sikorsky achieved distinction in three separate careers, all in the field of aviation. He created the world’s first multi-engine airplane in Russia in 1913; he launched a second career in the United States and became famous for his Flying Clippers; lastly, he conceived and ...
Jun 8, 2018 · (1889 – 1972), scientist, engineer, pilot, and entrepreneur. Igor Sikorsky designed the world's first four-engined airplane in 1913 (precursor to the most successful bomber of World War I) and the world's first true production helicopter.
A biography of Igor Sikorsky covering Igor Sikorsky’s long career in aircraft development, divided into three parts: his early career in Imperial Russia pioneering flight and multi-engine flying ships; his career developing aircraft and flying boats during the golden age of aviation in the United States; and finally his achievements developing t...
Igor Ivanovich Sikorsky was a Russian–American aviation pioneer in both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. His first success came with the S-2, the second aircraft of his design and construction. His fifth airplane, the S-5, won him national recognition and F.A.I. pilot's license number 64.
Jun 12, 2006 · Igor Sikorsky, scientist, engineer, pilot and businessman, was a pioneer in aircraft design who is best known for his successful development of the helicopter. Sikorsky was fascinated with flight even as a child in Russia, and a 1908 meeting with the Wright brothers determined the course of his life in aviation.
