He provided calculations of the wing loading and other aerodynamic characteristics of species like the wandering albatross , turkey vulture , and other soaring birds .
During Samuel Pierpont Langley 's tenure as Secretary , Ridgway assisted Langley 's aviation research .
Samuel Pierpont Langley provided calculations of the wing loading and other aerodynamic characteristics of species like the wandering albatross , turkey vulture , and other soaring birds .
During Samuel Pierpont Langley 's tenure as Secretary , Ridgway assisted Langley 's aviation research .