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Loening, Grover

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Loening, Grover (1888-1976)

German-born US aircraft designer. As owner of two different companies, he made a variety of contributions to aviation such as the creation of the rigid strut bracing system and the retractable undercarriage. Loening was born in Bremen, Germany, where his father was US consul. He held three degrees from Columbia University, including the first ever awarded in aeronautics.
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