Entrepreneur: Frank Robinson
Company: Robinson Helicopter

In an industry that almost seems to pride itself on its ability to lose money doing just about anything, Frank Robinson is thriving in one of its toughest niches. Last year Robinson Helicopter's R44 model was the best-selling nonmilitary helo in the world. No. 2? The Robinson R22. All told, Robinson outsells all other North American manufacturers put together. Close to 6,000 Robinson helos sit on flight lines around the world--an astounding figure considering that a run a tenth that size is more than enough to make an aircraft a bestseller.

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