Fred Ernest Weick | |
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 Portrait of Fred E. Weick, 1936 | |
| Born | July 14, 1899 |
| Died | July 8, 1993 (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) |
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]
- ^ KIRK SAVILLE (July 10, 1993). "Fred E. Weick, Aviation Pioneer". Daily Press.
- ^ "Collier 1920–1929 Recipients". National Aeronautic Association. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
- ^ "Collier Trophy Award Made". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Brooklyn, New York. June 8, 1930. p. 54 – via Newspapers.com.
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