Quote of the day
Bring me men to match my mountains,
Bring me men to match my plains,
Men with empires in their purpose,
And new eras in their brains.
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)