Paul MacCready

Paul MacCready was an American engineer and inventor known for pioneering human-powered flight and sustainable transportation. He founded AeroVironment, a company that developed innovative aircraft and solar vehicles. His most famous achievement was designing the Gossamer Condor, the first human-powered aircraft to fly a controlled, sustained flight in 1977. MacCready’s work focused on creating efficient, lightweight designs that push the boundaries of what is possible with human effort, inspiring advances in aeronautics and renewable energy technologies. His contributions significantly impacted aerospace engineering and environmentally conscious transportation solutions.