Waldo D. Waterman

	WALDO D. WATERMAN Inventor - Aero Engineer
	Born San Diego, Calif., 16 June 1894. Aeronautical engineer 1916. Bulit and flew a Chanute glider in 1909 thus launching a career in aviation spanning more than 60 years. Established his own aircraft manufacturing company in 1919 eventually producing his own designs culminating in a series of advanced concept low cost private aircraft. Upon retirement from the aerospace industry in 1945 he continued design and development of private aircraft utilizing automobile engines and hang gliders. Died 8 December 1976.
	Elected to the International Aerospace Hall of Fame 1968