Biographical Sketches

HORACE E. WEIHMILLER

Born: 0/0/1902    
Died: 0/0/1963    

Horace E Weihmiller was a professional aerospace consultant and pilot. Following graduation from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (BSE 1925) he served briefly in the USAAC (1926), receiving his wings at Brooks Field TX. He worked for Travel Air Corp (chief engineer 1927-28) before becoming president and general manager of Corman Aircraft Co (1928-31). He later worked for Ford Motor Co Airplane Division as aeronautical engineer (1931-33) and Consolidated Aircraft Corp (engineer 1933-43; vice-pres 1937-43).

In 1943 he formed a scientific and aircraft consulting service in Washington, and was appointed by the Joint Chiefs of Staff to survey the German aircraft industry. Weihmiller served as consultant to the Air Policy Commission under President Truman, and as administrative assistant to the Director of Science Research at Republic Aviation Corp. During the 1950s he was also an active member and officer of the American Astronautical Society.

Denotes an individual known to have soloed an aircraft prior to December 16, 1917, whether they were members of the "Early Birds of Aviation" Organization or not.