George cayley

George Cayley

By serafinj

  • George Cayley's Birth

    George Cayley's Birth
    George was born on December 27, 1773 in Scarborough, Yorkshire.

  • 6th Baronet

    6th Baronet
    George Cayley succeeded as 6th baronet in 1792

  • The Glider

    The Glider
    George Cayley flew the first successful glider.

  • Lightweight Engine

    Lightweight Engine
    George Cayley invented a lightweight engine.

  • Original Reasearch Results Published

    Original Reasearch Results Published
    George Cayley published the results of his original reasearch.

  • The Caterpillar Tractor

    The Caterpillar Tractor
    George Cayley invented the caterpillar tractor.

  • Governable Parachute

    Governable Parachute
    George Cayley built a "governable parachute" in 1849.

  • George Cayley's Death

    George Cayley's Death
    George Cayley died on December 8, 1854.