At that time [1909] the chief engineer was almost always the chief test pilot as well. That had the fortunate result of… — Igor Sikorsky Copy Share Image
The helicopter is probably the most versatile instrument ever invented by man. It approaches closer than any other to fulfillment of mankind's… — Igor Sikorsky Copy Share Image
The helicopter appeared so reluctant to fly forward that we even considered turning the pilot's seat around and letting it fly backward. — Igor Sikorsky Copy Share Image
Supersonic airplanes have carried men at more than 2,000 miles per hour and there are reasons to believe that this speed will… — Igor Sikorsky Copy Share Image
This machine was a failure to the extent that it could not fly. In other respects it was a very important and… — Igor Sikorsky Copy Share Image
If you are in trouble anywhere in the world, an airplane can fly over and drop flowers, but a helicopter can land… — Igor Sikorsky Copy Share Image
It would be right to say that the helicopter's role in saving lives represents one of the most glorious pages in the history of… — Igor Sikorsky Copy Share Image
It is like a dream to feel the machine lift you gently up in the air, float smoothly over one spot, — Igor Sikorsky Copy Share Image
It would be right to state that, with the successful flight of the XR-4 in the summer of 1942, the helicopter became a reality… — Igor Sikorsky Copy Share Image
If a man is in need of rescue, an airplane can come in and throw flowers on him, and that's just about all. But… — Igor Sikorsky Copy Share Image
At that time [1909] the chief engineer was almost always the chief test pilot as well. That had the fortunate result of eliminating poor… — Igor Sikorsky Copy Share Image
Our concerns sink into insignificance when compared with the eternal value of human personality - a potential child of God which is destined to… — Igor Sikorsky Copy Share Image
The work of the individual still remains the spark that moves mankind forward. — Igor Sikorsky Copy Share Image
Money lost-nothing lost, Health lost-little lost, Spirit lost-everything lost. — Igor Sikorsky Copy Share Image
The helicopter is probably the most versatile instrument ever invented by man. It approaches closer than any other to fulfillment of mankind's ancient dreams… — Igor Sikorsky Copy Share Image
The helicopter appeared so reluctant to fly forward that we even considered turning the pilot's seat around and letting it fly backward. — Igor Sikorsky Copy Share Image
Supersonic airplanes have carried men at more than 2,000 miles per hour and there are reasons to believe that this speed will be doubled… — Igor Sikorsky Copy Share Image
The work of the individual still remains the spark that moves mankind ahead even more than teamwork. — Igor Sikorsky Copy Share Image
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