James raisbeck biography
James David Raisbeck was an American aeronautical engineer, known for his entrepreneurship in developing products which enhance the performance of production aircraft.
James David Raisbeck (September 29, – August 31, ) was an American aeronautical engineer, known for his entrepreneurship in developing products....
James D. Raisbeck
American aeronautical engineer (1936–2021)
James D. Raisbeck | |
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| Born | (1936-09-29)September 29, 1936 Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin |
| Died | August 31, 2021(2021-08-31) (aged 84) |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Education | BSAeroEngr, BSSci, BSMath |
| Alma mater | Purdue University |
| Occupation | Aeronautical engineer |
| Known for | Aircraft performance enhancement products |
| Spouse | Sherry Raisbeck |
James David Raisbeck (September 29, 1936 – August 31, 2021) was an American aeronautical engineer, known for his entrepreneurship in developing products which enhance the performance of production aircraft.
Biography
Raisbeck grew up in Whitefish Bay, a suburb of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After high school, he entered Purdue University (1954), with the goal of studying mechanical engineering. However, he lasted only one semester before flunking out.
Having to find a way to support a wife and daughter, he joined the United States Air Force.