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# Glenn Curtiss

(1878–1930)   Aircraft Pilot

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Glenn Curtiss was an aircraft pilot.

## Quick Facts About Glenn Curtiss

Born May 21, 1878

Died July 23, 1930

Profession Aircraft Pilot

## About Glenn Curtiss

American aviator and industrialist (1878-1930)... \| Glenn Hammond Curtiss was an American aviation and motorcycling pioneer, and a founder of the U.S. aircraft industry. He began his career as a bicycle racer and builder before moving on to motorcycles. As early as 1904, he began to manufacture engines for airships, and with his V8 engine in the Curt

##  Quotes by Glenn Curtiss

> [It is hard enough for anyone to map out a course of action and stick to it, particularly in the face of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/glenn-curtiss/it-is-hard-enough-for-anyone-to-map-out-a-course-of-action-and-stick/)

Glenn Curtiss

[Action](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/action/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6bc/glenn-curtiss-82566_action_it-is-hard-enough-for-anyone-to-map-out_149021.png)

> [It is not a bad sport, but there's no place to go.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/glenn-curtiss/it-is-not-a-bad-sport-but-there-s-no-place-to-go/)

Glenn Curtiss

[Aviation](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/aviation/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8b2/glenn-curtiss-82566_aviation_it-is-not-a-bad-sport-but-there-s-no-pla_350319.png)

> [With the possible exception of having more pleasing lines to the eye while in flight, the monoplane possesses no material advantage over…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/glenn-curtiss/with-the-possible-exception-of-having-more-pleasing-lines-to-the-eye/)

Glenn Curtiss

[Advantage](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/advantage/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5b5/glenn-curtiss-82566_advantage_with-the-possible-exception-of-having-mo_549417.png)

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