The Story of the Winged-S: An Autobiography

The Story of the Winged-S: An Autobiography is a book written by Igor I. Sikorsky, the renowned aviation pioneer and inventor of the helicopter. In this book, Sikorsky tells the story of his life, from his childhood in Russia to his emigration to the United States and his career as an aeronautical engineer.The book is divided into two parts. The first part covers Sikorsky's early life, his education, and his early work in aviation. He describes his early experiments with gliders and his first successful helicopter design, the VS-300. Sikorsky also discusses his work with the Russian Imperial Army during World War I and his subsequent emigration to the United States.The second part of the book covers Sikorsky's career in the United States, including his work with United Aircraft Corporation and his development of the Sikorsky R-4, the world's first mass-produced helicopter. He also discusses his work on other helicopter designs, including the H-19 Chickasaw and the S-64 Skycrane.Throughout the book, Sikorsky provides insights into the challenges and triumphs of aviation engineering, as well as his personal philosophy on innovation and creativity. The Story of the Winged-S: An Autobiography is a fascinating account of one man's journey in the field of aviation and a testament to the power of perseverance and dedication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.