mpreil 2 #1 September 6, 2009 Parachutes haven't looked like Rogallo's original wing in a very long time, but we might not have modern canopies if it weren't for this man. Check out the Skydiving History section for photos. The full obituary on the NY Times web site points out that Rogallo was an active hang glider until he was 80 years old. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/05/us/05rogallo.html Published: September 4, 2009 Francis Rogallo, an aeronautical engineer who, beginning with a model made from a kitchen curtain, designed the wing that led to hang gliding, paragliding, sport parachuting and stunt kite flying, died Tuesday at his home in Southern Shores, N.C. He was 97. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hangdiver 1 #2 September 7, 2009 He was one of the most influential contributors to modern human flight and one of the most unrecognized. Rest in peace and thank you for my flights that most usually only dream of. USHPA #24606 "Mans got to know his limitations" Harry Callahan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites