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Peter Masak
Canadian-American engineer, inventor, and glider pilot / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Peter C. Masak (August 17, 1957 – May 22, 2004) was an engineer, inventor, and glider pilot. He graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in mechanical engineering in May 1981 from the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. He earned his glider pilot license at the age of 16 and his power pilot license at the age of 18, the minimum ages for both. Peter was a Canadian soaring record holder and represented Canada and later the United States in the World Gliding Championships.[1] He logged almost 2000 hours of glider flight time. He was living in West Chester, Pennsylvania, with his wife Adrienne and their three children when he died.[2]
Peter C. Masak | |
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![]() Peter Masak ridge soaring his Masak Scimitar glider on Bald Eagle Mountain near Lock Haven, Pennsylvania | |
Born | (1957-08-17)August 17, 1957 |
Died | May 22, 2004(2004-05-22) (aged 46) |
Nationality | Canada, United States |
Alma mater | University of Waterloo |
Known for | Glider Winglets |
Awards | U.S. 15 Meter national gliding champion (1993) Soaring Society of America Exceptional Achievement Award (1995) Design News magazine Unique Airplane design contest winner (1995) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Mechanical Engineering and Aerodynamics |