Rotax Ltd.
Rotax began life in West London in 1913. Initially a motorcycle accessory business, it began to specialize in aircraft components after World War I.
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1927- Charles Lindbergh Flies Solo from America to France
Charles Augustus Lindbergh (Lucky Lindy or The Lone Eagle) was an American aviator, author, inventor and explorer. On May 20-21 1927, he shot to world fame as a result of flying solo from New York to Paris, France.
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1930 – New Technologies
In the 1920s and 30s Goodrich invested time and money in research and development. It was an integral part of the company's business model.
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1934- The First Pressure Suit
In 1934, Goodrich engineer Russ Colley conceived and built the first pressure suit that would enable pilots to fly at altitudes of 30,000 feet (9,144 meters) and above. This enabled world-famous aviator Wiley Post to fly high enough to ride the “jet stream” that very same year.
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