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Pioneers of aviation have contributed to the development of aeronautics in one or more ways: through science and theory, theoretical or applied design, by constructing models or experimental prototypes, the mass production of aircraft for commercial and government request, achievements in flight, and providing financial resources and publicity ...
For pioneering contributions to research, education and engineering in aeroelasticity, unsteady aerodynamics and aircraft design. [78] 2004 Courtland Perkins: For outstanding contributions to aeronautics in research and teaching in stability and control, and superlative leadership at the national and international levels. [79] 2005 Eugene E. Covert
The planophore also had longitudinal stability, being trimmed such that the tailplane was set at a smaller angle of incidence than the wings, an original and important contribution to the theory of aeronautics. [69] Pénaud's later project for an amphibian aeroplane, although never built, incorporated other modern features.
Dec. 15 is an important day in cutting-edge aviation history. Two advanced aircraft took their first flights on this day: Lockheed Martin's F-35 in 2006, and Boeing's 787 Dreamliner in
By the early 1920s, it had adopted a new and more ambitious mission: to promote military and civilian aviation through applied research that looked beyond current needs. NACA researchers pursued this mission through the agency's impressive collection of in-house wind tunnels, engine test stands, and flight test facilities.
Nextor was established in 1996 by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a collaboration between academia, government, and private industry. It comprises five university centers of excellence, government partners, and industry partners. It offers conferences and research to advance its mission of education and growth of knowledge in the ...
Individual general aviation professionals on the local, regional, and national levels for their contributions to aviation, education, and flight safety [53] [54] United States: Daniel Guggenheim Medal: American Society of Mechanical Engineers etc. Persons who make notable achievements in the advancement of aeronautics [55] United States: Harmon ...
Iris Louise McPhetridge Thaden (born Louise McPhetridge; November 12, 1905 – November 9, 1979) was an American aviation pioneer, holder of numerous aviation records, and the first woman to win the Bendix trophy, alongside Blanche Noyes. [1] She was inducted into the Arkansas Aviation Historical Society's Hall of Fame in 1980. [2]