George Cayley
British politician
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About George Cayley
George Cayley was a highly influential figure in the history and development of aeronautics. He was a brilliant English aviator, inventor, and engineer, who made several groundbreaking inventions in aeronautics, most notably inventing the first working “glider” and creating the earliest “wire wheel.”
Background & Career Highlights
Between 1832 and 1835, he served as the Whig party’s representative in the House of Commons for Scarborough. In 1838, he assisted in the establishment of the UK’s earliest polytechnic, “the Royal Polytechnic Institution.” In addition, he was a one-time vice president of the prestigious “Yorkshire Philosophical Society” and a founding member of “BSA (British Association for the Advancement of Science)”.
Projects & Inventions
In 1799, he invented the modern configuration and design of the airplane as the flying machine with a fixed wing, which contained independent systems for control, propulsion, and lifts. He also identified drag, lift, thrust, and weight as the four main forces that affect “heavier-than-air” airplanes.
He notably built the earliest working model airplane and designed the components of vertical flights. In addition, he created the first glider that was reportedly capable of lifting a human.
The “Institution of Mechanical Engineers” credits him for inventing the “Hot Air Engine” in 1807.
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F.A.Q. about George Cayley
When is his birthday?
George Cayley's birthday is on December 27, 1773.
In how many days is his birthday?
George's birthday is in 248 days
How old was George when he died?
He was 83 years old.
When did he die?
He died in December 15, 1857.
How old would he be today?
George Cayley would be 250 years old if he was alive today.
Where was George from?
He was born in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England, UK.