Rotorcraft industry icon Frank Robinson launched the personal helicopter industry, starting with the piston-powered R22. [Courtesy: Robinson Helicopter Company]
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Frank Robinson, the pioneering engineer and pilot who founded Robinson Helicopter Company and designed the R22, R44, and R66 helicopters, passed away at the age of 92.
He revolutionized the rotorcraft industry by focusing on developing personal helicopters that were accessible and affordable to operate.
Robinson is recognized as an "industry icon" for his significant contributions to rotorcraft design, safety, and making helicopter flight available to the general public, earning him numerous prestigious awards.
Frank Robinson, the engineer and rotorcraft pilot who founded Robinson Helicopter Company and created the R22, R44, and R66, has hovered into the sunset. Robinson, 92, passed away peacefully at his home in Rolling Hills, California, on November 12, after a long illness.
The company announced the pioneer’s death in a statement released on Sunday.
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