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Embraer Turboprop Transports

Story and photos by Ken Kula Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer S.A. is based in Sao Paulo. The company was formed in 1969 as a government corporation with a government-appointed president. The company began building domestic military and civilian aircraft...

Sikorsky Aircraft is 100 Years Old

Cmdr. Frank Erickson hoists Igor Sikorsky during the development of the hoist capable helicopter in the early 1940s in Bridgeport, Conn. Erickson went on to fly many missions, save many lives, train many pilots and redefine Coast Guard aviation....

Amphibious Aircraft Scrapbook

Story and Photos by Ken Kula Amphibious aircraft are quite versatile… they can operate from either land or from water surfaces. This scrapbook shows a wide variety of amphibians… those with built-in landing gear in their structure. Many other...