* * * CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF FLIGHT * * *
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December 17 marks 100 years of flight. The Wright brothers are in the spotlight, yet countless engineers, enthusiasts and even their sister, Katharine, remain in shadow. These are the quiet many who provided the platform built of years of theory, invention and failed or unnoticed flights from which that famous "first" was launched. NEEDS would like to celebrate all of these heroes: from the countless many who have made possible humankind's deep-rooted dream of flight to those who are dreaming now of journeying ever deeper into space.
Aeronautical engineering, rockets and space technology - we've certainly come a long way since the first manned flight of a craft heavier than air. That flight lasted just shy of a minute and travelled 852 feet. At the time, it was incredible. Think about that first flight and then have a look at the resource titled
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Rocket and Space Technology'. Aviation continues to inspire awe, or even disbelief, as this resource touches upon.
Rocket and Space Technology, and many other resources in our collection, cover aspects of the complex process known as flight. Suitable for classroom or individual use, these resources are at your command. We invite you to put them to good use, to educate and inspire the next engineering hero, the engineer who introduces principles or processes that make possible the next famous aeronautical feat.
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| ENGINEERING HEROES
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George Cayley
His "On Aerial Navigation" helped get flight off the ground
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Octave Chanute
Engineering mentor to two bicycle builders named Orville and Wilbur
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Sheila Widnall
Former Secretary of the Air Force, all 'round ace, amazing woman
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Kelly Johnson
Senior engineer at Lockheed had "no equal in modern design"
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