Helicopter Fun Facts for Avondale, AZ

Igor Sikorsky, a Russian engineer, built his first helicopter in 1909. When neither this prototype nor its 1910 successor succeeded, Sikorsky decided that he could not build a helicopter without more sophisticated materials and money, so he transferred his attention to aircraft.

To avoid landing problems, the engine could be disconnected and the autogiro brought gently to rest by the rotor, which would gradually cease spinning as the machine reached the ground. Popular during the 1920s and 1930s, autogiros ceased to be produced after the refinement of the conventional helicopter.

Fun Helicopter and Airplane Facts for Avondale, AZ

Helicopter Jobs: Helicopter pilots must successfully complete a flight training program and log a certain number of hours flying before beginning any job.