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Paul Tissandier
Paul Tissandier (19 February 1881 – 11 March 1945) was a French aviator. Biography Tissandier was the son of aviator Gaston Tissandier and nephew of Albert Tissandier, Gaston's brother. Tissandier began his flying career as a hot air balloon pilot and later moved to airships and finally to airplanes. He was a pilot-pupil of Wilbur Wright. Together with Count Charles de Lambert, he was involved in the construction of hydro-gliders. The ''Aero Club Paul Tissandier'' based at the Saint-Cyr-l'École airfield was named in his honour. Paul Tissandier Diploma The ''Paul Tissandier Diploma'' is a perpetual international award established in 1952 by the ''Fédération Aéronautique Internationale'' in memory of Tissandier who was Treasurer of the FAI from its foundation to 1919 and its Secretary General from 1913 to 1945. The diplomas are awarded to those persons who have served the cause of aviation and private and sporting aviation in particular, by their work, initiative, devo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brevet De Pilote Aéronaute 1904
Brevet may refer to: Military * Brevet (military), higher rank that rewards merit or gallantry, but without higher pay * Brevet d'état-major, a military distinction in France and Belgium awarded to officers passing military staff college * Aircrew brevet, or aircrew flying badge * Parachutist brevet, or parachutist badge * Marine Corps Brevet Medal, a former military award in the U.S. Marines Other uses * Brevet (cycling), a long-distance cycling sport or a certificate awarded at such events * Brevet college, a national diploma given to French pupils who pass the exam the end of 3e or year 10 * Brevet, a non-hereditary form of French nobility * , a French term for a kind of patent * "En France c'est le Brevet" famous quote by Adrian IV on absolutism in the French Catholic Church See also * Breve * Brevity (other) Brevity is concision or brevitas, the quality of being brief or concise. It may also refer to: * ''Brevity'' (comic strip), a comic strip created by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lynn Garrison
Lynn Garrison (born April 1, 1937) is a Canadian pilot and political adviser. He was a Royal Canadian Air Force fighter pilot in the 403 City of Calgary Squadron, before holding jobs as a commercial pilot, film producer, director and mercenary. Garrison has also accumulated a substantial collection of classic aircraft, flying many of these as well as organising their restoration and preservation. He participated in the Nigerian Civil War as a mercenary, assisting the military of Biafra. During the 1980s and 1990s, Garrison served in various political capacities, such as being an adviser to Haitian President Raoul Cédras and serving as Haitian Consul to the United States between 1992 and 2010. In his latter years, he has been increasingly active as an author as well as various charitable concerns. With regard to flying, Garrison is known for his oft-repeated comment, "If it has fuel and noise, I can fly it." Military career At the age of 17, Garrison joined the RCAF and tra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
