Pilots, mechanics, inventors and Swiss builders
In the following sheet you will find brief biographies of people who are/were closely connected with the rotary-wing. Regarding the pilots, some of them were the first to obtain the Swiss helicopter licence, others logged a considerable experience or distinguished themselves for their exploits. The remaining sheets include the first helicopter mechanics and the inventors.
Some of these people have passed away, but thanks to heli-archive.ch you will have the opportunity to read about their stories. The list is continuously updated. Would you like to add the stories of other aviation personalities? In this case do not hesitate to send detailed information concerning their aviation career.