SIR GEORGE CAYLEY

George Cayley was born 1773 and died 1857 at the age of 84. He was an English Engineer and enjoyed playing cricket.

He.....

• Was the first ever person to understand the forces of flight.
• Is a very important person involved with aerodynamics.
• Is referred to as being "The father of aviation"
• Became a pioneer of aeronautical engineering.

Four Forces

• Thrust, Propels aircraft
• Drag, Slows down aircraft
• Lift, Lifts up aircraft
• Weight, Pulls down aircraft

Fun Facts

• He loved inventing things, He designed Planes, Boats, Helicopters and even Railway Crossings.
• He was the first ever man to make a successful flying glider to be able to carry a human in 1853.
• He was also the founder of the Regent Street Polytechnic. (University)

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Modern Airplane design would never be the same without Geoge Cayley.

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