MacCready, scientist and inventor dead at 81

LA Times : Paul B. MacCready, an accomplished meteorologist, a world-class glider pilot and a respected aeronautical engineer, has died. He was 81. The Caltech-trained scientist and inventor created the Gossamer Condor -- the first successful human-powered airplane--as well as other innovative aircraft.MacCready died in his sleep at his Pasadena home Tuesday, according to an announcement from AeroVironment Inc ., the Monrovia-based company he founded. The statement said he had been recently diagnosed with a serious ailment but the cause of death was not listed.