Who was Lawrence Richard Walters?
Q: Who was Lawrence Richard Walters?
A: Lawrence Richard Walters was an American truck driver who became famous for his homemade aircraft flight in 1982.
Q: What nickname did he receive?
A: He was nicknamed "Lawnchair Larry" or the "Lawn Chair Pilot".
Q: When was he born and when did he die?
A: He was born on April 19, 1949 and died on October 6, 1993.
Q: What materials were used to make his flying machine?
A: His flying machine, Inspiration I, was made of an ordinary outdoor chair and 43 large balloons full of helium.
Q: Where did he take off from?
A: He took off from San Pedro, California.
Q: How high did he fly?
A: He flew more than 15,000 feet (4,600 m).
Q: Where did his flight end up taking him near Los Angeles International Airport?
A: His flight ended up taking him into an area near Los Angeles International Airport that is only for airplanes.
