Glenn Curtiss, born in 1878, was a pioneering American aviator, inventor, and founder of the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company. He made significant contributions to aviation through innovative aircraft design and engine development. Curtiss achieved notable milestones, including the first officially observed flight in North America and successful takeoffs and landings from ships, pioneering naval aviation. He also played a key role in the advancement of military aircraft during World War I, supplying planes to the U.S. military. Curtiss’s work in aviation engineering and design laid the foundation for modern aircraft technology. His legacy as an aviation pioneer and innovator continues to impact the aerospace industry, cementing his status as one of the most influential figures in aviation history. Curtiss passed away in 1930, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the field of aviation.

Glenn Curtiss Quotes

01. “It is hard enough for anyone to map out a course of action and stick to it, particularly in the face of the desires of one’s friends; but it is doubly hard for an aviator to stay on the ground waiting for just the right moment to go into the air.”
― Glenn Curtiss

02. “With the possible exception of having more pleasing lines to the eye while in flight, the monoplane possesses no material advantage over the biplane.”
― Glenn Curtiss

03. “It is not a bad sport, but there’s no place to go.”
― Glenn Curtiss