In which year did Otto Lilienthal make his first fully documented flight?
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Answer
In 1891, Otto Lilienthal made his first fully documented flight, which was a short hop in a glider that he had designed. He continued to experiment with gliders for several years, and eventually made longer and more successful flights. Lilienthal's work was important in the development of heavier-than-air flight, and he is often considered to be one of the pioneers of aviation.
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