Quote of the day
Now if the harvest is over, And the world cold, Give me the bonus of laughter, As I lose hold.
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)