Description: (British Engineer, Inventor and Aviator Known for Designing First Successful Human Glider)
Sir George Cayley was an English engineer, inventor, and aviator recognized as a trailblazer in aeronautical engineering. He made important advancements in flight principles and aircraft design. Cayley pioneered the concept of the fixed-wing flying machine with distinct lift, propulsion, and control systems. He also identified the four forces that affect flying vehicles and created the first human-carrying glider. His groundbreaking work established the basis for contemporary airplane design and had a profound impact on the evolution of aviation.