Igor Sikorsky

readers to chase after their wildest dreams. Among the countless readers, many of them are idealists. Idealists like the inventors and scientists in society, owe their success and inventions to the literature they have come across. Igor Sikorsky, inventor of the modern helicopter, was inspired by the Jules Verne book, Clipper of the Clouds, which he read as a young boy. Robert H. Goddard, scientist who built the first liquid-fueled rocket, became fascinated with spaceflight after…

Often called the “Renaissance Man,” Leonardo da Vinci was well known for his achievements in the field of science and the portrait of the “Mona Lisa.” Other than studying in the field of science, he was a sculptor and an inventor. In the 1400’s, da Vinci’s observations, theories, and sketches in many of his secret notebooks were too advanced for his time while on the other hand, the knowledge he imparted had a great significance on modern day understandings. Leonardo da Vinci is a historic…

Leonardo Da Vinci Dr. Bednarz ME 333 A Group 1: Brandon Petrouskie: Armored Car David Wilke: Aerial Screw Pat Cook: Self Propelled Vehicle Joe Buffa: Giant Crossbow Leonardo Da Vinci was born in 1452 in Vinci, Italy as the illegitimate son of a Florentine lawyer and a young peasant woman. Little is known about his early childhood. He spent five years with his mother before moving in with his father, grandparents and uncle where he could have a better life. Despite moving around,…

Work on the New York subway started in 1900. The world’s first vacuum cleaner was invented in 1901. The vacuum was invented by Hubert Cecil Booth. The triple AAA (American Automobile Association) was started in 1902. The international morse code signal for SOS (...---...) became the worldwide standard. Thomas Edison was alive during this time. He created the light bulb. Babe Ruth was only a rookie at this time. Theodore Roosevelt became president during this decade. Mark Twain was alive…