In the early 1900s, The Grand and the Ilya Muromets were the result of Igor Sikorsky’s persistence in developing large, multi-engine aircraft that could safety transport passengers over long distances.
Igor Sikorsky’s Bold Pursuit to Build the World’s First Multi-Engine Airplane Read More »
Former Sikorsky President Bill Paul reflects on his career with Sikorsky, meeting Igor Sikorsky, and the Sikorsky Aircraft Company’s 100th anniversary.
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Igor Sikorsky’s office has been preserved as when he occupied it from 1956 to 1972. This issue highlights the artifacts in his office collected during his career.
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Igor I Sikorsky wore his legendary fedora throughout development and flight testing of the VS-300 helicopter.
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Igor Sikorsky’s presentation to the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences in 1941 about the development of the VS-300 helicopter.
VS-300: The First Practical Helicopter Read More »
When Igor Sikorsky first flew his VS-300 helicopter on September 14, 1939, he made vertical flight discoveries that shaped helicopters to this day.
Igor Sikorsky Solves “The Helicopter Problem” Read More »
In the fall of 1923, Russian aviation pioneer and designer Igor Sikorsky was facing economic disaster while developing the S-29-A. Sergei Rachmaninoff stepped in at this time with a critical investment.
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Trumbull Connecticut Honored Igor Sikorsky With A Permanent Memorial Ceremony On September 24, 2015.
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The first Naval helicopter rescue, performed in a S-51 by Sikorsky’s D.D. “Jimmy” Viner, proved the helicopter’s usefulness for Naval search and rescue missions.
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Igor Sikorsky’s inventive genius was complimented by his human compassion, humble personality, and strong spiritual approach to life.
Igor Sikorsky’s Spiritual Approach to Life Read More »