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How George Sears Shook the Aviation World—And Then Vanished from Your Memories! When it comes to aviation history, names like the Wright Brothers, Charles Lindbergh, and Amelia Earhart dominate the spotlight. But tucked in the shadows of early 20th-century flight innovation stands an unlikely pioneer—George Sears—whose radical designs and daring test flights left an indelible mark on aviation, yet faded from public memory. Who was George Sears? A tinkerer, inventor, and fearless test pilot, Sears challenged the limits of flight long before jet engineers and aerospace giants shaped modern aviation. His contributions reshaped early aircraft development, introducing aerodynamic innovations and proving bold flight concepts that influenced generations to come. Yet, despite his groundbreaking work, Sears faded into obscurity, his name absent from most aviation histories. ### The Untamed Spirit of Early Aviation