About
Pilot and engineer who developed the autogyro, a working predecessor to the airplane.
Before Fame
His early interest in aviation was spurred on by a national contest to develop military aircraft.
Trivia
His autogyros, which looked like planes with rotors, were widely used all over Europe.
Family Life
He grew up in Murcia, Spain.
Associated With
His engineering designs were further refined by Igor Sikorsky and became the first helicopters.
