Quote of the day
I don't say 'Tis impossible for an impudent man not to rise in the world, but a moderate merit with a large share of impudence is more probable to be advanced than the greatest qualifications without it.
Octave Chanute
Born: February 18, 1832
Died: November 23, 1910 (aged 78)
Bio: Octave Chanute was an American civil engineer and aviation pioneer, born in France. He provided many budding enthusiasts, including the Wright brothers, with help and advice, and helped to publicize their flying experiments.
Known for:
- Progress in Flying Machines
- Aerial Navigation (1891)
- Pocket-book of Aeronautics (1907)