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.