Derek Piggott
Alan Derek Piggott (27 December 1922 – 6 January 2019) was a British aviator. He was best known glider pilots and instructors. He had over 5,000 hours on over 153 types of powered aircraft and over 5,000 hours on over 184 types of glider.
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 Derek Piggott in his natural habitat at the Lasham Regional Competition in 2005 | |
| Born | Alan Derek Piggott 27 December 1922 Chadwell Heath, Essex, England |
| Died | 6 January 2019 (aged 96) |
| Nationality | English |
| Citizenship | United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Aviator, flying instructor and author |
In 1961 he became the first person to make an officially authenticated take-off and flight in a man-powered aircraft.
Piggott died of a stroke, aged 96, on 6 January 2019 in Lasham, Hampshire.[1]
Derek Piggott Media
The replica of Cayley's glider flown by Derek Piggott
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References
- ↑ "Derek Piggott, gliding legend and pilot, RIP". FLYER. 7 January 2019. https://www.flyer.co.uk/derek-piggott-gliding-legend-and-pilot-rip/. Retrieved 7 January 2019.