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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Charlie_Taylor_(mechanic)Charlie Taylor (mechanic) - Wikipedia

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   Occupation (s) Mechanic, machinist, inventor. Spouse. Henrietta Webbert. Charles Edward Taylor (May 24, 1868 – January 30, 1956) was an American inventor, mechanic and machinist. He built the first aircraft engine used by the Wright brothers in the Wright Flyer, and was a vital contributor of mechanical skills in the building and maintaining ...

   • Spouse: Henrietta Webbert
   • Died: January 30, 1956 (aged 87), Los Angeles, California

   • Born: May 24, 1868, Cerro Gordo, Illinois

2. airandspace.si.edu › charles-e-taylorCharles E. Taylor | National Air and Space Museum

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   Air and Space Patron. Honored by: Aircraft Maintenance Technicians Assoc. Charles E. Taylor 1868 - 1956. The first Aircraft Mechanic was Charles E. Taylor. Mr. Taylor, or "Charlie", was the Wright Brothers mechanic. Sadly, history almost forgot the contributions that Charlie made to aviation.

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4. www.nationalmuseum.af.mil › Visit › Museum-ExhibitsCharles E. Taylor (1868-1956): The First Aviation Mechanic

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   Charles E. Taylor (1868-1956): The First Aviation Mechanic. Charlie Taylor was a brilliant, self-taught mechanic who made a crucial contribution to the Wright brothers' invention of the airplane.

5. www.planeandpilotmag.com › news › pilot-talkCharlie Taylor: The Man Who Made The Wright Brothers Fly

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   May 20, 2022 · Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award: The FAA’s most prestigious award for certificated mechanics, recognizing lifetime achievement for technicians who have demonstrated exceptional professionalism, skill and aviation expertise in their field for 50 years

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   Who was Charlie Taylor?

   • Mr. Taylor, or "Charlie", was the Wright Brothers mechanic. Sadly, history almost forgot the contributions that Charlie made to aviation. When Orville and Wilbur needed an engine to power their Wright Glider, they were unable to find a manufacturer who could build one to their specifications and satisfaction. This is when they turned to Charlie.

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   When is Charlie Taylor's birthday?

   • Charlie Taylor's birthday, May 24, is celebrated as Aviation Maintenance Technician Day. Click here to return to the Early Years Gallery. Charlie Taylor was a brilliant, self-taught mechanic who made a crucial contribution to the Wright brothers' invention of the airplane.

   Charles E. Taylor (1868-1956): The First Aviation Mechanic

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   What did Charlie Taylor do for a living?

   • He also served as chief mechanic for the first transcontinental flight, from New York to California, achieved in 1911 by Cal Rodgers. Charlie Taylor's birthday, May 24, is celebrated as Aviation Maintenance Technician Day. Click here to return to the Early Years Gallery.

   Charles E. Taylor (1868-1956): The First Aviation Mechanic

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   What happened to Charles Taylor?

   • Incredibly, a newspaper reporter found Taylor to be a patient in the Los Angeles Hospital’s charity ward. Charles Taylor died on January 30, 1956 and was buried at the Portal of Folded Wings Mausoleum which is dedicated to aviation pioneers in Valhalla Memorial Park, Los Angeles. Today, Charlie is remembered in a few special ways.

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7. www.flyingmag.com › the-first-aircraft-mechanicThe First Aircraft Mechanic - FLYING Magazine

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   Nov 29, 2023 · Aviation History. The First Aircraft Mechanic. Charles E. Taylor picked up his wrench for the Wright brothers. By Richard Scarbrough. November 28, 2023. Mechanician Charlie Taylor in...

8. www.nps.gov › people › charles-e-taylorCharles E. Taylor - U.S. National Park Service

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   His birthday, May 24, is recognized as Aviation Maintenance Technician Day, and the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic award is given by the Federal Aviation Administration honoring lifetime achievements from senior aviation mechanics. References: DuFour, H.R. with Peter J. Unitt. Charles E Taylor: The Wright Brothers’ Mechanician, 1997. Taylor, Bob.

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10. www.aerotime.aero › articles › 31084-meet-charlesMeet Charles Taylor, the world’s first aviation ... - AeroTime

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    May 24, 2022 · Taylor’s engine achieved 12 horsepower (on par with a modern low-end dirt bike engine) and weighed 82 kilograms (180 pounds, comparable with an average whole dirt bike). But for that time, it was a technological marvel, and allowed the world’s first proper airplane to take flight.