Clyde Cessna
(1879 - 1954)
- Born in Iowa, came to Kansas two years later
- Interested in mechanics and technology
- First saw an airplane show in 1910
- Built first "silverwing" plane in 1911
- After crashing and rebuilding 13 times, his design was successful
- Started Cessna Aircraft Corporation in 1927
Find more about Clyde Cessna in Kansapedia; and more about Clyde Cessna in Kansas Memory. Clyde Cessna was named one of 25 Notable Kansans.
