Birthdate: December 27, 1773
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Scarborough, Yorkshire, England
Died: December 15, 1857
Sir George Cayley, an English engineer, inventor, and aviator, is recognized as a pioneer in aeronautical engineering. He made significant contributions to flight principles and modern aircraft design. Cayley developed the concept of the fixed-wing flying machine with distinct lift, propulsion, and control systems. He also identified the four forces on a flying vehicle and constructed the first human-carrying glider. His groundbreaking work established the basis for contemporary airplane design and had a profound impact on the progress of aviation.
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