Fred Weick
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Fred Ernest Weick (1899–1993) was an airmail pilot, research engineer, and aircraft designer.[1] Working at the NACA, he won the 1929 Collier Trophy for his design of the NACA cowling for radial air-cooled engines.[2][3] Weick's aircraft designs include the Ercoupe, Piper PA-25 Pawnee, and Cherokee.[4][5]
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Fred Ernest Weick | |
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Born | (1899-07-14)July 14, 1899 |
Died | July 8, 1993(1993-07-08) (aged 93) |
Nationality | US American |
Alma mater | University of Illinois |
Occupation | Aircraft Engineer |
Employer(s) | NACA Piper Aircraft Texas A&M University |
Known for | NACA engine cowling Ercoupe |
Spouse | Dorothy Church (1900–1991) |
Awards | Collier Trophy 1929 Daniel Guggenheim Medal (1989) |
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