Background
MacCready, P.B. was born on September 29, 1925 in New Haven.
MacCready, P.B. was born on September 29, 1925 in New Haven.
Bachelor of Science in Physics, Yale University, 1947. Master of Science in Physics, California Institute of Technology, 1948. Doctor of Philosophy (cum laude) in Aeronautics, California Institute of Technology, 1952.
Awarded seven honorary degrees.
Founder, president Meteorology Research Inc., 1955—1970, Atmospheric Research Group, 1958—1970. Founder AeroVironment Inc. (AV Inc.), Monrovia, California, 1971, Chief Executive Officer, 1994—2007, chairman, 1994—2007.
Consultant in field, from 1951. Invited speaker in field.
Board director Lindburgh Foundation. Board director and/or member technical advisory committee for government, industry, educational institutions and foundations. Fellow: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (Reed Aeronautical award 1979, Aircraft Design award 1982).
Member: National Academy of Engineering, Society for Amateur Scientists (board director), International Human-Powered Vehicle Association (former president), American Academy Arts and Sciences, American Meteorological Society (honorary. Chairman committee atmospheric measurements 1968-1969, councillor 1971-1974, certified consultant meterologist), Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal, Sigma Xi, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Judy Leonard. Children: Parker, Tyler, Marshall.