Clément Ader
French engineer and aviation pioneer
Born
April 2nd, 1841
184 years ago
Died
May 3rd, 1925
100 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
France
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An early aviation pioneer, contributed significantly to the development of flying machines. Designed the Ader Avion III, one of the first powered aircraft, and became a key figure in the history of aviation. Conducted numerous tests and experiments that laid groundwork for future developments in aviation technology. His work was among the first to explore the principles of powered flight, despite varying levels of success in achieving sustained flight.
Designed the Ader Avion III
Conducted early powered flight experiments
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