Glenn H. Curtiss
Mitchell, Charles R. / Houston, Kirk W. / House, Kirk W.![Glenn H. Curtiss](https://support.digitalhusky.com/media/annotations/sorted/202/20258699/CHSBZCOP0320258699.jpg)
Glenn Curtiss beat even the Wright brothers (who sued him bitterly) to get pilot's license No. 1 in America. He teamed with Alexander Graham Bell, helped develop the moving wing part known as the aileron, introduced tricycle landing gear, made the first airplane sales, and turned aeronautics into a multimillion dollar business. His innovations ranged from the Curtiss Pusher to the hydroaeroplane, the flying boat, and the Curtiss Jenny. Curtiss...