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Igor Sikorsky was born in Kiev, and studied in Russia and Paris, France.
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After the Russian revolution, he immigrated to the USA. When his money ran out, he taught Russian immigrants mathematics, astronomy and aviation. He started working as an aircraft designer.
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He started his own aeronautical company, the Sikorsky Aero Engineering Co.
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He created a series of increasingly successful aircraft, including the 1st helicopter. Timetoast
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Igor Sikorsky built the world's 1st multi-engine aircraft. He died in the USA
