Warren Grimes was an inventor, entrepreneur, and civic leader from Urbana, Ohio known as the "Father of Aircraft Lighting". After a difficult childhood, including time in an orphanage, Grimes had jobs with Henry Ford and was inspired by the Wright Brothers' early flights. In 1930, he started Grimes Manufacturing in Urbana, which grew tremendously during World War II due to the demand for airplane lighting. Grimes also served as Urbana's mayor, built the local airport named after him, and received the Horatio Alger award for overcoming obstacles through hard work.
Aviation basic aviation history one perspective for Air Force Cadetsoldcramo2009
This document provides a brief overview of the history of aviation from hot air balloons in the 18th century to the introduction of jet aircraft in the mid-20th century. Some of the key events and innovations discussed include:
- The first manned hot air balloon flight by the Montgolfier brothers in 1783 in France.
- Early experiments with gliders and motor-powered aircraft in the late 19th/early 20th century by pioneers such as Samuel Langley, the Wright brothers, and Richard Pearse.
- The first official flight of the Wright Flyer on December 17, 1903, marking the start of the aviation age.
- The development of military aircraft and their
Este documento describe el movimiento rotacional y los conceptos de revolución y rotación. Explica que una rotación es un movimiento en torno a un eje fijo, mientras que una revolución es un desplazamiento alrededor de un centro. También cubre el movimiento uniforme y uniformemente acelerado tanto lineal como angular, y presenta un ejemplo numérico para calcular el número de vueltas y el tiempo transcurrido para una aceleración angular constante.
Charles Lindbergh was an American aviator who in 1927 became the first person to fly nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean. He flew from New York to Paris in 33 hours in his single-engine plane called the Spirit of St. Louis. Lindbergh became an instant world-famous hero and received a hero's welcome in the U.S. and Europe. However, his son was later kidnapped and killed, which took a toll on the family. Lindbergh went on to make many contributions to aviation technology and conservation efforts later in his life.
The first successful air flight was in a hot air balloon invented in 1783. Early gliders were developed but were difficult to control and not motorized. The Wright Brothers made advances in glider design and were the first to build and fly a successful airplane with an engine and pilot in 1903, flying 120 feet over 12 seconds. Modern airplanes are divided into commercial, general aviation, military, sea planes, and special purpose types.
Este documento contiene información sobre lugares turísticos y de entretenimiento en Bogotá como museos, parques y centros comerciales, así como detalles sobre hospitales y números de emergencia. Incluye direcciones y números de teléfono de varios sitios como el Aeropuerto Internacional El Dorado, terminales de transporte, hospitales como la Clínica del Country y la Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, y números para emergencias como bomberos, cruz roja y defensa civil.
Elite Technical supports public sector organizations by providing information technology services throughout the entire technology development and delivery process. It has over 19 years of experience working with agencies such as the Department of Defense, Department of Health and Human Services, and Department of Homeland Security. Elite offers capabilities including business analysis, program management, software engineering, and security engineering. It has a track record of trusted relationships across the federal government.
Aviation basic aviation history one perspective for Air Force Cadetsoldcramo2009
This document provides a brief overview of the history of aviation from hot air balloons in the 18th century to the introduction of jet aircraft in the mid-20th century. Some of the key events and innovations discussed include:
- The first manned hot air balloon flight by the Montgolfier brothers in 1783 in France.
- Early experiments with gliders and motor-powered aircraft in the late 19th/early 20th century by pioneers such as Samuel Langley, the Wright brothers, and Richard Pearse.
- The first official flight of the Wright Flyer on December 17, 1903, marking the start of the aviation age.
- The development of military aircraft and their
Este documento describe el movimiento rotacional y los conceptos de revolución y rotación. Explica que una rotación es un movimiento en torno a un eje fijo, mientras que una revolución es un desplazamiento alrededor de un centro. También cubre el movimiento uniforme y uniformemente acelerado tanto lineal como angular, y presenta un ejemplo numérico para calcular el número de vueltas y el tiempo transcurrido para una aceleración angular constante.
Charles Lindbergh was an American aviator who in 1927 became the first person to fly nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean. He flew from New York to Paris in 33 hours in his single-engine plane called the Spirit of St. Louis. Lindbergh became an instant world-famous hero and received a hero's welcome in the U.S. and Europe. However, his son was later kidnapped and killed, which took a toll on the family. Lindbergh went on to make many contributions to aviation technology and conservation efforts later in his life.
The first successful air flight was in a hot air balloon invented in 1783. Early gliders were developed but were difficult to control and not motorized. The Wright Brothers made advances in glider design and were the first to build and fly a successful airplane with an engine and pilot in 1903, flying 120 feet over 12 seconds. Modern airplanes are divided into commercial, general aviation, military, sea planes, and special purpose types.
Este documento contiene información sobre lugares turísticos y de entretenimiento en Bogotá como museos, parques y centros comerciales, así como detalles sobre hospitales y números de emergencia. Incluye direcciones y números de teléfono de varios sitios como el Aeropuerto Internacional El Dorado, terminales de transporte, hospitales como la Clínica del Country y la Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, y números para emergencias como bomberos, cruz roja y defensa civil.
Elite Technical supports public sector organizations by providing information technology services throughout the entire technology development and delivery process. It has over 19 years of experience working with agencies such as the Department of Defense, Department of Health and Human Services, and Department of Homeland Security. Elite offers capabilities including business analysis, program management, software engineering, and security engineering. It has a track record of trusted relationships across the federal government.
Divine Pharma is a supplier and trader of pharmaceutical products established in 2006. It supplies tablets, capsules, injections, syrups and manufactures veterinary medicines. Some of its product categories include amoxicillin, calcium supplements, cough syrups, and protein powders. It sources products from certified vendors which are strictly tested before delivery.
Este documento discute la innovación y las competencias relacionadas. Define la innovación como la creación de algo nuevo y las competencias como comportamientos observables que algunas personas dominan mejor que otras. Explica que aunque algunas personas parezcan nacer con habilidades innovadoras, en realidad estas se desarrollan a través de experiencias que fomentan comportamientos como la observación, el cuestionamiento, la conexión y la experimentación. También presenta un modelo de 9 pasos para desarrollar la innovación y competencias en una empresa.
La historia de los ordenadores comienza con Charles Babbage, el padre de la informática. Los primeros ordenadores funcionaban con válvulas y tarjetas perforadas y se usaban para hacer cálculos complejos. Los avances tecnológicos llevaron a las generaciones basadas en transistores, circuitos integrados y microprocesadores. La Internet surgió gracias a proyectos militares estadounidenses y se expandió a la comunidad científica, dando lugar a la World Wide Web y cambiando radicalmente la forma en que nos comunicamos.
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Questionnaire Feedback Analysis - Reults and ConclusionsJessHilton
- The respondent conducted a questionnaire to gather feedback on a music magazine concept.
- Results showed the feedback was mostly from males aged 13-18, and most respondents said they would buy the magazine based on the appealing front cover.
- The majority guessed the genre as indie rock based on the cover details, and rated the cover lines as interesting with a average score of 8 out of 10.
- Respondents found the main image, layout, interviews and behind the scenes articles most appealing aspects of the magazine concept.
- 89% thought £3 was a reasonable monthly price, seeing it as affordable and comparable to other magazines.
Software Defined Service Networking (SDSN) - by Dr. Indika KumaraThejan Wijesinghe
The document discusses Software-Defined Service Networking (SDSN) as an approach for managing multi-tenant cloud applications. SDSN defines service networks using configuration and regulation designs. The configuration design describes the topology and connections between roles. The regulation design describes how interaction messages are routed and regulated. SDSN supports sharing services among tenants with variations by defining virtual service networks from collaboration units with different configurations and regulations. The SDSN middleware aims to minimize gaps between design-time models and runtime, support enactment of multiple virtual networks on the same physical network, and enable policy-based management.
Comparison of California Statewide Hydromodification Issuesrlucera
The document discusses hydromodification and results from analyzing the sizing of best management practices (BMPs) like detention and infiltration basins across different climate zones. Regional differences in climate and soil types can impact required BMP sizing, with northern zones generally requiring larger BMPs than central or southern zones. While simple regional sizing criteria are possible, more than just volume is needed to properly size BMPs for hydromodification.
El Orden Conservador de la Argentina de 1880-1916, fue la base de consolidación tanto del Modelo Agroexportador, como de las reformas políticas; ya que culmina con la Ley Saenz Peña y el ascenso del Radicalismo.
Las relaciones humanas John Rivas 19593535 Administracion ciencias comerciale...Thony Snak
La Unión Europea ha acordado un embargo petrolero contra Rusia en respuesta a la invasión de Ucrania. El embargo prohibirá las importaciones marítimas de petróleo ruso a la UE y pondrá fin a las entregas a través de oleoductos dentro de seis meses. Esta medida forma parte de un sexto paquete de sanciones de la UE destinadas a aumentar la presión económica sobre Moscú y privar al Kremlin de fondos para financiar su guerra.
The Wright brothers, Wilbur and Orville, were pioneers of aviation. They opened a bicycle shop in 1892 and began experimenting with flight in 1899. In 1903, they achieved the first controlled, powered and sustained heavier-than-air human flight, flying the Wright Flyer near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Over the subsequent years, they conducted many test flights and demonstrations of their aircraft, gaining fame and contracts. Their careful research into aerodynamics and development of flight control methods were key to their success in achieving powered flight.
Wright Brothers History |short ver.| by.. [Mikee & CO]guestea7b8
The Wright brothers were American inventors and aviation pioneers. Wilbur Wright was born in 1867 and Orville Wright in 1871 in Dayton, Ohio. Inspired by early aviation experiments and toys as children, they began experimenting with gliders in the late 1890s and achieved controlled, powered flight in 1903, making them the first to make a successful airplane. They patented their design and founded the Wright Company but had ongoing patent disputes. Wilbur died in 1912 from typhoid fever at age 45. Orville died in 1948 after witnessing the dawn of supersonic flight.
The Wright brothers, Wilbur (1867-1912) and Orville (1871-1948), were pioneers of aviation. Through experimentation with gliders and powered flights starting in 1900, they achieved the first controlled, powered and sustained heavier-than-air human flight on December 17, 1903. They continued developing their aircraft and conducting flight tests through 1905. Despite initial skepticism, they were eventually recognized for their achievements and innovations in aeronautics which revolutionized air travel.
The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, were American inventors and aviation pioneers credited with inventing and building the world's first successful airplane and making the first controlled, powered and sustained heavier-than-air human flight on December 17, 1903 near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Through extensive testing of gliders and use of a wind tunnel to study wing designs, they developed a method of aircraft control using wing warping that enabled safe and reliable flight. After building and testing the Wright Flyer, they achieved four controlled flights that day, with the first flight lasting 12 seconds and traveling 120 feet. Their achievement marked the beginning of the aviation age.
The document discusses the achievements and lives of the Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur Wright. It summarizes that they invented and built the world's first successful airplane. On December 17, 1903, the brothers made the first controlled, powered and sustained heavier-than-air human flight. They developed their airplane, called the Flyer, into the first practical fixed-wing aircraft. The document then provides biographical details about Orville and Wilbur Wright and their journey to achieving controlled flight.
The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, were pioneers of aviation who achieved the first controlled, powered and sustained heavier-than-air human flight. After years of research and experimentation with gliders, by December 1903 they had developed flying machines that could take off, fly, and land safely with an operator aboard. On December 17, 1903, near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, Orville piloted the Wright Flyer which achieved the first successful controlled, powered flight in a heavier-than-air aircraft, staying aloft for 12 seconds on a 120-foot flight. This achievement by the Wright brothers is recognized as the first controlled, powered and sustained heavier-than-air human flight and marked the
Warren G. Harding was elected president in 1920 on a platform of returning to normalcy after WWI. However, his administration was plagued by corruption scandals like the Teapot Dome Scandal. Harding died in office in 1923 and was succeeded by Calvin Coolidge. In the 1920s, new industries like automobiles, airlines, and radio flourished. Henry Ford's assembly line production of affordable Model T cars made car ownership possible for many Americans. However, economic issues like uneven prosperity between rural and urban areas and rising consumer debt began emerging as signs of future trouble.
Fedex has a large fleet of over 700 aircraft of various types used for cargo delivery. UPS has around 200 aircraft. In the early 20th century, various companies experimented with air cargo delivery, including using converted bombers. The airline industry and air cargo transportation grew significantly during World War 2 due to the increased demand for transport. Regulations were established in later decades to oversee the aviation industry.
The document discusses the early history of airmail delivery. It describes John Wise's 1859 balloon mail delivery, considered the first US airmail. It then focuses on Fred Wiseman, who made the first airplane airmail delivery in 1911, carrying mail from Petaluma to Santa Rosa, California over two days due to engine issues. Later that year, Earle Ovington conducted the first official US airmail flight for the Post Office, carrying mail by plane from Garden City to Mineola, New York. There is no consensus on whether Wiseman or Ovington's flight was truly the first.
Divine Pharma is a supplier and trader of pharmaceutical products established in 2006. It supplies tablets, capsules, injections, syrups and manufactures veterinary medicines. Some of its product categories include amoxicillin, calcium supplements, cough syrups, and protein powders. It sources products from certified vendors which are strictly tested before delivery.
Este documento discute la innovación y las competencias relacionadas. Define la innovación como la creación de algo nuevo y las competencias como comportamientos observables que algunas personas dominan mejor que otras. Explica que aunque algunas personas parezcan nacer con habilidades innovadoras, en realidad estas se desarrollan a través de experiencias que fomentan comportamientos como la observación, el cuestionamiento, la conexión y la experimentación. También presenta un modelo de 9 pasos para desarrollar la innovación y competencias en una empresa.
La historia de los ordenadores comienza con Charles Babbage, el padre de la informática. Los primeros ordenadores funcionaban con válvulas y tarjetas perforadas y se usaban para hacer cálculos complejos. Los avances tecnológicos llevaron a las generaciones basadas en transistores, circuitos integrados y microprocesadores. La Internet surgió gracias a proyectos militares estadounidenses y se expandió a la comunidad científica, dando lugar a la World Wide Web y cambiando radicalmente la forma en que nos comunicamos.
This very short document does not contain enough content to create a meaningful 3 sentence summary. It consists of a single sentence stating "this is test document" without any other details.
Questionnaire Feedback Analysis - Reults and ConclusionsJessHilton
- The respondent conducted a questionnaire to gather feedback on a music magazine concept.
- Results showed the feedback was mostly from males aged 13-18, and most respondents said they would buy the magazine based on the appealing front cover.
- The majority guessed the genre as indie rock based on the cover details, and rated the cover lines as interesting with a average score of 8 out of 10.
- Respondents found the main image, layout, interviews and behind the scenes articles most appealing aspects of the magazine concept.
- 89% thought £3 was a reasonable monthly price, seeing it as affordable and comparable to other magazines.
Software Defined Service Networking (SDSN) - by Dr. Indika KumaraThejan Wijesinghe
The document discusses Software-Defined Service Networking (SDSN) as an approach for managing multi-tenant cloud applications. SDSN defines service networks using configuration and regulation designs. The configuration design describes the topology and connections between roles. The regulation design describes how interaction messages are routed and regulated. SDSN supports sharing services among tenants with variations by defining virtual service networks from collaboration units with different configurations and regulations. The SDSN middleware aims to minimize gaps between design-time models and runtime, support enactment of multiple virtual networks on the same physical network, and enable policy-based management.
Comparison of California Statewide Hydromodification Issuesrlucera
The document discusses hydromodification and results from analyzing the sizing of best management practices (BMPs) like detention and infiltration basins across different climate zones. Regional differences in climate and soil types can impact required BMP sizing, with northern zones generally requiring larger BMPs than central or southern zones. While simple regional sizing criteria are possible, more than just volume is needed to properly size BMPs for hydromodification.
El Orden Conservador de la Argentina de 1880-1916, fue la base de consolidación tanto del Modelo Agroexportador, como de las reformas políticas; ya que culmina con la Ley Saenz Peña y el ascenso del Radicalismo.
Las relaciones humanas John Rivas 19593535 Administracion ciencias comerciale...Thony Snak
La Unión Europea ha acordado un embargo petrolero contra Rusia en respuesta a la invasión de Ucrania. El embargo prohibirá las importaciones marítimas de petróleo ruso a la UE y pondrá fin a las entregas a través de oleoductos dentro de seis meses. Esta medida forma parte de un sexto paquete de sanciones de la UE destinadas a aumentar la presión económica sobre Moscú y privar al Kremlin de fondos para financiar su guerra.
The Wright brothers, Wilbur and Orville, were pioneers of aviation. They opened a bicycle shop in 1892 and began experimenting with flight in 1899. In 1903, they achieved the first controlled, powered and sustained heavier-than-air human flight, flying the Wright Flyer near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Over the subsequent years, they conducted many test flights and demonstrations of their aircraft, gaining fame and contracts. Their careful research into aerodynamics and development of flight control methods were key to their success in achieving powered flight.
Wright Brothers History |short ver.| by.. [Mikee & CO]guestea7b8
The Wright brothers were American inventors and aviation pioneers. Wilbur Wright was born in 1867 and Orville Wright in 1871 in Dayton, Ohio. Inspired by early aviation experiments and toys as children, they began experimenting with gliders in the late 1890s and achieved controlled, powered flight in 1903, making them the first to make a successful airplane. They patented their design and founded the Wright Company but had ongoing patent disputes. Wilbur died in 1912 from typhoid fever at age 45. Orville died in 1948 after witnessing the dawn of supersonic flight.
The Wright brothers, Wilbur (1867-1912) and Orville (1871-1948), were pioneers of aviation. Through experimentation with gliders and powered flights starting in 1900, they achieved the first controlled, powered and sustained heavier-than-air human flight on December 17, 1903. They continued developing their aircraft and conducting flight tests through 1905. Despite initial skepticism, they were eventually recognized for their achievements and innovations in aeronautics which revolutionized air travel.
The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, were American inventors and aviation pioneers credited with inventing and building the world's first successful airplane and making the first controlled, powered and sustained heavier-than-air human flight on December 17, 1903 near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Through extensive testing of gliders and use of a wind tunnel to study wing designs, they developed a method of aircraft control using wing warping that enabled safe and reliable flight. After building and testing the Wright Flyer, they achieved four controlled flights that day, with the first flight lasting 12 seconds and traveling 120 feet. Their achievement marked the beginning of the aviation age.
The document discusses the achievements and lives of the Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur Wright. It summarizes that they invented and built the world's first successful airplane. On December 17, 1903, the brothers made the first controlled, powered and sustained heavier-than-air human flight. They developed their airplane, called the Flyer, into the first practical fixed-wing aircraft. The document then provides biographical details about Orville and Wilbur Wright and their journey to achieving controlled flight.
The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, were pioneers of aviation who achieved the first controlled, powered and sustained heavier-than-air human flight. After years of research and experimentation with gliders, by December 1903 they had developed flying machines that could take off, fly, and land safely with an operator aboard. On December 17, 1903, near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, Orville piloted the Wright Flyer which achieved the first successful controlled, powered flight in a heavier-than-air aircraft, staying aloft for 12 seconds on a 120-foot flight. This achievement by the Wright brothers is recognized as the first controlled, powered and sustained heavier-than-air human flight and marked the
Warren G. Harding was elected president in 1920 on a platform of returning to normalcy after WWI. However, his administration was plagued by corruption scandals like the Teapot Dome Scandal. Harding died in office in 1923 and was succeeded by Calvin Coolidge. In the 1920s, new industries like automobiles, airlines, and radio flourished. Henry Ford's assembly line production of affordable Model T cars made car ownership possible for many Americans. However, economic issues like uneven prosperity between rural and urban areas and rising consumer debt began emerging as signs of future trouble.
Fedex has a large fleet of over 700 aircraft of various types used for cargo delivery. UPS has around 200 aircraft. In the early 20th century, various companies experimented with air cargo delivery, including using converted bombers. The airline industry and air cargo transportation grew significantly during World War 2 due to the increased demand for transport. Regulations were established in later decades to oversee the aviation industry.
The document discusses the early history of airmail delivery. It describes John Wise's 1859 balloon mail delivery, considered the first US airmail. It then focuses on Fred Wiseman, who made the first airplane airmail delivery in 1911, carrying mail from Petaluma to Santa Rosa, California over two days due to engine issues. Later that year, Earle Ovington conducted the first official US airmail flight for the Post Office, carrying mail by plane from Garden City to Mineola, New York. There is no consensus on whether Wiseman or Ovington's flight was truly the first.
The Wright brothers faced many challenges in their quest to achieve powered flight but were determined problem solvers. They studied birds in flight and designed gliders to understand control. After many glider tests and wind tunnel experiments, they built the first successful airplane in 1903. Although early flights had issues, the Wrights persisted through failures until achieving the first 12-second flight. Their scientific approach and refusal to give up led to conquering what many thought impossible.
Unit 03 industrial revolution and immigrationbeluzadder
1) Two influential American inventors in the late 19th century were Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison. Bell invented the telephone and founded AT&T, while Edison invented the phonograph and light bulb and founded General Electric.
2) The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, achieved the first powered, controlled airplane flight in 1903 in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Henry Ford then revolutionized automobile manufacturing with his assembly line, making cars more affordable.
3) Robber barons like Andrew Carnegie in steel and John D. Rockefeller in oil amassed huge fortunes in the late 1800s by controlling entire industries through consolidation and monopolistic practices. They later became influential philanthropists.
The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur Wright, were American inventors and aviation pioneers credited with inventing and building the world's first successful airplane. Through experimentation with gliders from 1900 to 1902, they developed techniques for controlling an airplane and achieved the first controlled, powered flights in 1903 near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. J.R.D. Tata was an Indian aviator and entrepreneur who founded India's first commercial airline, Tata Airlines, in 1932, which later became Air India. He obtained his pilot's license in 1929, making him the first licensed pilot in India. Both made pioneering contributions to the development of civil aviation through their inventions and businesses.
James Floyd Smith designed more parachutes, for more companies, than any other human being.
1884 - 1956.
He is the father of the parachute industry.
He was and is “Mr. Parachute”.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Floyd_Smith
Floyd Smith was the John Browning of parachute design. From 1916 through 1955, he designed most of the basic parachutes for four major parachute companies and the U.S. Army Air Corp.
Dan recites the development of the personnel parachute from Leonardo da Vinci (1495) up to modern times and chronicles Floyd Smith’s contributions to the modern parachute.
Floyd Smith was honored by the Parachute Industry Association in 2007 with the PIA Achievement Award (posthumously).
A tribute to a fascinating parachute designer.
Dan Poynter is past president of the Parachute Industry Association, past chairman of the Board of the U.S. Parachute Association and past president of the International Hang Gliding Commission. He has written more than 120 books; seven on parachutes and skydiving. A pilot, skydiver and master parachute rigger, this Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a frequent speaker at aviation and other events.
Pan American World Airways (Pan Am) was the largest international air carrier from the 1920s until its collapse in 1991. Founded in 1927, it pioneered international commercial aviation and was a leader in the industry until the 1970s. However, the 1973 energy crisis, deregulation, and terrorist attacks in the 1980s severely damaged Pan Am's finances. It suffered billions in losses, was forced to sell assets, and declared bankruptcy in 1991, bringing an end to one of the most influential airlines in history.
This document outlines the history of flight, beginning with the Montgolfier brothers' hot air balloon in 1783. It then discusses the development of airships in 1852 by Henri Giffard and the Wright brothers' pioneering work with gliders and the first powered airplane flight in 1903. The document also briefly summarizes key developments like Charles Lindbergh's first solo transatlantic flight in 1927 and advances during World War II and the introduction of jet airliners like the Boeing 747 and supersonic Concorde in the 1970s.
This document outlines the history of flight, beginning with the Montgolfier brothers' hot air balloon in 1783. It then discusses the development of airships in 1852 by Henri Giffard and the Wright brothers' pioneering work with gliders and the first powered airplane flight in 1903. The document also briefly summarizes key developments like Charles Lindbergh's first solo transatlantic flight in 1927 and advances during World War II and the introduction of jet airliners like the Boeing 747 and supersonic Concorde in the 1970s.
The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, were American inventors and aviation pioneers. They grew up fascinated by flight and built and tested many gliders before achieving the first powered, controlled airplane flights in 1903 near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. On December 17, 1903, the Wright brothers conducted the first successful heavier-than-air powered flight, flying the Wright Flyer for just under a minute and traveling 120 feet. Their invention of the first successful airplane changed the world and paved the way for modern aviation.
The document outlines an 8-week course on the Golden Age of Aviation from the 1920s-1940s. It will cover major figures like Charles Lindbergh, Juan Tripp, Amelia Earhart, Wiley Post, Roscoe Turner, and Jimmy Doolittle. Each week will feature a topic, activities like guest speakers and quizzes, and a final competition with prizes. The course will discuss aviation records and developments, as well as the role of aviation in World War 2.
2. Warren G. Grimes (1898 - 1975)
Inventor, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and Civic Leader
3. The Father of Aircraft Lighting
Although not born in Urbana,Warren Grimes lived here for most
of his life and called Urbana home. He raised his family, built a
multimillion dollar business as well as the community’s airport,
served as mayor, and contributed to an extraordinary number of
philanthropic causes.
Mr. Grimes began operating his business in Urbana in 1930 in the
early years of the Great Depression. The rise of his career as an
inventor and manufacturer coincided with the increase in
demand for airplane lighting for WorldWar II, but his
inventiveness and sense of humor and fun helped him survive
the lean years of the early 1930s.
4. Humble Beginnings…
At first, his work revolved around preparing homes to
accommodate the area’s first electrical service lines.
A tinkerer and inventor, Grimes was never happier than
when he was at his workbench, designing and building.
He built go-carts using washing machine motors from
his brother Frank’s repair shop on the the town square.
Hi built “mouse circuses” for the front windows of local
shops, paying children a nickel for every field mouse
they caught to be “performers”.
5. …to National Defense
In 1933, sick and in the hospital, Grimes received approval of his
wingtip and tail lighting designs by the U.S. Department of
Commerce.
The company’s production skyrocketed during World War II,
during which there were dramatic advances in the aircraft
industry, and a strong demand for airplane lighting.
In the early years, the workforce at Grimes Manufacturing
consisted ofWarren himself and a few skilled tradesmen. The
company grew to be one of the largest employers in the region
within a few short years.
DuringWorld War II, virtually every U.S. plane in operation was
equipped with Grimes products.
6. Grimes Aerospace and Honeywell
Aerospace: The Legacy Continues
By the mid-1990s, Grimes Manufacturing had become
Grimes Aerospace and manufactured over 6,000 different
lights and components for aircraft and spacecraft.
Still today, the vast majority of airplanes and aerospace craft
are equipped with Grimes products, including exterior wing
tip and tail lighting, landing, instrumental and interior
lighting components.
Grimes Aerospace is now a part of Honeywell Aerospace.
9. Grimes and Airplane Flight –
Coming of AgeTogether
In 1903,Wilbur and Orville Wright made one of their first flights
at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. That flight lasted 12 seconds.
Warren Grimes was 5 years old.
In 1904,The Wright Brothers conducted hundreds of hours of
flight testing at Huffman Prairie, located at the site of what is
now the Wright Patterson Air Force Base.
Grimes grew up in rural Montgomery County just a few miles
from where theWright Brothers lived and worked. As a boy, he
would ride his bicycle to Huffman Prairie to watch them testing
their plane, the Model Flyer.
15. Childhood Hardship
When Warren was nine years old, his father, Shelby Grimes,
drowned in the Mad River when returning from a camping
trip.
Being the youngest,Warren was sent to the Junior Order of
the United Mechanics Home inTiffin, Ohio.
Records show that other Grimes children (and some of his
younger cousins, it it believed) joined youngWarren at the
orphanage. The family was extremely poor, and their mother
could not care for them all herself.
17. Grimes and theWright Brothers
In 1903, Grimes was five years old when Wilbur and Orville
Wright made one of their first flights at Kill Devil Hills, North
Carolina. The flight lasted 12 seconds.
In 1904, Huffman Prairie, near Fairborn, was the site of several
successful flights made by the Wright Brothers.
YoungWarren was fascinated by the planes and, as his family’s
home was only a few miles from Huffman Prairie, he would ride
his bicycle over to watch the planes every chance he could.
18. Grimes and Henry Ford
At the age of 15,Warren ran away from the orphanage in
Tiffin and joined his older brother, Frank, in Detroit,
Michigan.
The two got jobs at Henry Ford’s revolutionary assembly line
manufacturing plant during that factory’s $5/day heyday.
Warren’s lighting designs so impressed his supervisor, as well
as Ford himself, that he was commissioned to work on
lighting for the FordTri-Motor Airplane, or the “Tin Goose” as
it was nicknamed.
21. Grimes Field, Cont’d (edit)
Grimes Field, located about 1 mile north of Urbana is a small
airfield that opened in 1942. Named forWarren Grimes who
moved to Urbana in 1930, when he founded Grimes
Manufacturing, a small lighting fixture plant.What makes
Warren noteworthy is that he invented the familiar red,
green and white navigation lights found on the wing tips and
tails of aircraft throughout the world.
Grimes became known as the "Father of the Aircraft Lighting
Industry" and duringWorldWar II, every American-made
airplane was equipped with Grimes red-green-white lights.
Grimes also served as mayor of Urbana and chairman of the
Ohio Aviation Board
23. Flying Lab con’td
Grimes Flying Lab Foundation
Originally manufactured as a Beech C-45H transport aircraft for the
U.S.Air Force in 1953, it was acquired byWarren Grimes in 1963 to
be used as a lighting demonstration aircraft. Over the years the
aircraft regularly was flown at air shows around the world and
continued being used as a laboratory to develop new lighting
products. In 1986 the plane was damaged at an air show and sold
for salvage. In 1999 the plane was purchased by Honeywell (which
had purchased Grimes Manufacturing) and moved the damaged
and dismantled airplane back to Grimes Field for restoration.
Volunteer worked on the restoration project and the plane once
again began flying out of Grimes Field in 2008.The Grimes Flying
Lab Foundation was formed to handle the restoration of the
aircraft.
24. Grimes Family
Grimes and his young family moved from Detroit to Urbana.
At first, the family rented an apartment near Grimes’
workshop, eventually purchasing the Johnson family farm
north of town, and the site of the future Grimes Airfield.
Grimes’s wife Charlotte and daughtersVirginia, Beverly and
Gloria all helped him in his endeavors.
Grimes also purchased the local movie theater, built in 1904.
The theater was restored and Grimes named it after his
daughter Gloria.
25. The Horatio Alger Award
The Horatio Alger award is awarded annually to citizens who
have overcome great obstacles to achieve success.
In 1961,Warren Grimes received the 15th Annual Horatio
Alger Award.
Other Recipients that year included Dwight D. Eisenhower
and C.R. Smith, president of American Airlines.
Upon receiving his award, Grimes noted, “Good things come
to he who waiteth, provided he worketh like hell while he
waiteth.”