Francis Rogallo, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Francis Rogallo

Inventor of the Rogallo wing

Date of Birth: 27-Jan-1912

Place of Birth: Sanger, California, United States

Date of Death: 01-Sep-2009

Profession: engineer, inventor, aerospace engineer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Francis Melvin Rogallo (January 27, 1912 – September 1, 2009) was an American aeronautical engineer inventor born in Sanger, California, U.S.; he is credited with the invention of the Rogallo wing, or "flexible wing", a precursor to the modern hang glider and paraglider.
His patents were ranged over mechanical utility patents and ornamental design patents for wing controls, airfoils, target kite, flexible wing, and advanced configurations for flexible wing vehicles.