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− | '''George Cayley''' (1773–1857), a baronet from Yorkshire, England, was a pioneer in the field of | + | '''George Cayley''' (1773–1857), a baronet from Yorkshire, England, was a pioneer in the field of aeronautics. Historians [[Charles Dollfus]] and [[Henri Bouché]] called him the true inventor of the airplane.<ref>Dollfus & Bouché, ''Histoire de l'Aéronautique'', pp. 55–56, cited in [[Hallion, 2003]], p. 105.</ref> |
Cayley became interested in aeronautics studying under Morgan at Southgate. In 1796 he modified a helicopter design of Launoy and Bienvenu, using bird feathers stuck in wine corks as rotors.<ref>[[Hallion, 2003]], p. 107.</ref> | Cayley became interested in aeronautics studying under Morgan at Southgate. In 1796 he modified a helicopter design of Launoy and Bienvenu, using bird feathers stuck in wine corks as rotors.<ref>[[Hallion, 2003]], p. 107.</ref> | ||
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=== Publications === | === Publications === | ||
* [[Cayley, 1809, On Aerial Navigation]] (''On Aerial Navigation'' (1809): [http://invention.psychology.msstate.edu/i/Cayley/CayleyP1.html Part 1], [http://invention.psychology.msstate.edu/i/Cayley/CayleyP2.html Part 2], and [http://invention.psychology.msstate.edu/i/Cayley/CayleyP3.html Part 3] hosted at "[http://invention.psychology.msstate.edu/ To Fly Is Everything]".) | * [[Cayley, 1809, On Aerial Navigation]] (''On Aerial Navigation'' (1809): [http://invention.psychology.msstate.edu/i/Cayley/CayleyP1.html Part 1], [http://invention.psychology.msstate.edu/i/Cayley/CayleyP2.html Part 2], and [http://invention.psychology.msstate.edu/i/Cayley/CayleyP3.html Part 3] hosted at "[http://invention.psychology.msstate.edu/ To Fly Is Everything]".) | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:21, 8 September 2020
George Cayley (1773–1857), a baronet from Yorkshire, England, was a pioneer in the field of aeronautics. Historians Charles Dollfus and Henri Bouché called him the true inventor of the airplane.[1]
Cayley became interested in aeronautics studying under Morgan at Southgate. In 1796 he modified a helicopter design of Launoy and Bienvenu, using bird feathers stuck in wine corks as rotors.[2]
Working largely without communication with other researchers, Cayley used a whirling arm to test the aerodynamics of various model vessels including gliders and helicopters. He demonstrated the aerodynamic value of a curved airfoil and starting in 1804 produced stable gliders.[3]
In 1809–1810 Cayley published the influential On Aerial Navigation in three parts.[4]
Publications by or about George Cayley
- Cayley, 1837, Practical remarks on aerial navigation (Simple title: Practical remarks on aerial navigation)
- Cayley, 1843, Retrospect of the progress of aërial navigation and demonstration of the principles by which it must be governed (Simple title: Retrospect of the progress of aërial navigation and demonstration of the principles by which it must be governed, Journal: Mech. Mag. Mus. Reg. Journ. Gaz.)
- Wenham, 1866, On aerial locomotion and the laws by which heavy bodies impelled through the air are sustained (Simple title: On aerial locomotion and the laws by which heavy bodies impelled through the air are sustained, Journal: Annual Report of the Aëronautical Society of Great Britain)
- Brown, 1873, The aeroplane (Simple title: The aeroplane, Journal: Annual Report of the Aëronautical Society of Great Britain)
- Cayley, 1876, On aërial navigation (Simple title: On aërial navigation, Journal: Report of the Aëronautical Society of Great Britain)
- Hasenfeld, 1877, Sur la navigation aérienne par Sir George Cayley (Simple title: On Air Navigation by Sir George Cayley, Journal: L'Aéronaute)
- Landelle, 1884, La marche rationnelle en aviation (Simple title: The logcical advancement of aviation, Journal: L'Aéronaute)
- Cayley, 1895, On aerial navigation (Simple title: On aerial navigation, Journal: Aeronautical Annual)
- Besio Moreno, 1914, Historia de la Navegación Aérea (Simple title: History of Aerial Navigation, Journal: Anales de la Sociedad Científica Argentina)
- Suay, 2014 (Simple title: Kites)
- Suay, 2014 (Simple title: Kites)
- Bossoh, 2022 (Simple title: George Douglas Campbell, The 8th Duke of Argyll)
- D'Orcy, 2868, Pioneers of aviation. 1.Sir George Cayley; 2. Samuel Henson and John Stringfellow; 3. Felix and Louis du Temple; 4. Captain le Bris; 5. Count d'Esterno; 6. Alphonse Penaud (Simple title: Pioneers of aviation. 1.Sir George Cayley; 2. Samuel Henson and John Stringfellow; 3. Felix and Louis du Temple; 4. Captain le Bris; 5. Count d'Esterno; 6. Alphonse Penaud, Journal: Aircraft)
Letters sent by George Cayley
- George Cayley to George John Cayley letter 4
- George Cayley to Société Aérostatique et Météorologique de France, 3 Jan 1854
- George Cayley to Vick 3
- George Cayley to Viscount Mahon 1
- George Cayley to William Henson 1846/10/14
Letters received by George Cayley
- Charles Clark to George Cayley 1849/06/12
- Viscount Mahon to George Cayley 1809/11/28
- William Henson to George Cayley 1846/09/28
Publications
- Cayley, 1809, On Aerial Navigation (On Aerial Navigation (1809): Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 hosted at "To Fly Is Everything".)
- Cayley, 1837, Practical remarks on aerial navigation ("Practical remarks on aerial navigation" (1837), in Mechanics' Magazine.)
References
- ↑ Dollfus & Bouché, Histoire de l'Aéronautique, pp. 55–56, cited in Hallion, 2003, p. 105.
- ↑ Hallion, 2003, p. 107.
- ↑ Hallion, 2003, pp. 108–110.
- ↑ Hallion, 2003, p. 110.
Names | George Cayley |
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Birth date | 1773 |
Death date | 1857 |
Countries | GB |
Locations | Yorkshire |
Occupations | experimenter, elected official |
Tech areas | fixed wings |
Affiliations | |
Wikidata id | Q319362 |