George Cayley (1773-1857)

George Cayley
A British engineer, Caley is known for the many ideas he contributed to the early history of aviation,
and is often called the father of modern aeronautics.
He invented the biplane and built a glider that travelled 270m.
He wrote about helicopters, parachutes and streamlining the design of aircraft.


Milestones in the History of Flight

1492 Leonardo da vinci draws concept of a flying machine.
1890 Adler's Eole bacomes first full-sized aircraft to leave the ground under its own power.
1903 Orville Wright makes first sustained powered flight.
1908 Orville Wright makes first aircraft flight lasting 1 hour.
1909 Farman completes first aircraft flight of 100 miles (161km).
1913 Sikorsky builds and flies a 4-engine aircraft.
1939 Sikorsky builds first modern helicopter.
1947 first aircraft flies at supersonic speed in USA.
1970 First Jumbo-Jet Boeing 747 brought into service.
1986 Rutan and Yeager pilot aircraft Voyager round the World whithout refuelling in a 9-day flight.



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