Who was Otto Lilienthal often compared to?
The Wright Brothers
Leonardo Da Vinci
Amelia Earhart
Non, he was seen as a unique pioneer in his own right
Answer
Otto Lilienthal was a German engineer and aviation pioneer. He is often compared to the Wright brothers, but he was seen as a unique pioneer in his own right. Lilienthal was the first person to make controlled, sustained flights in a glider. He made more than 2,000 flights and studied the principles of flight. His work paved the way for the development of heavier-than-air flight.
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