Rodney G. Rose's career in aviation and aerospace engineering is marked by his early fascination with model airplanes and his formal education in aeronautical engineering. His professional journey began at Supermarine, Vickers-Armstrong Supermarine, and later at AVRO Canada, where he contributed to the design and testing of aircraft such as the Supermarine Swift and the iconic AVRO Arrow. Rose's work was characterized by his involvement with cutting-edge technologies, including fly-by-wire control systems and real-time telemetry.