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What are some of Otto Lilienthal's aliases in the world of aviation?

  • "father of aviation" or "father of flight"

  • "grandfather of flight"

  • "master of aviation"

  • "king of the skies"

Answer

Otto Lilienthal is considered to be one of the pioneers of aviation, and is often referred to as the "father of aviation" or "father of flight". He is credited with being the first person to successfully fly a glider, and his work helped to pave the way for the development of powered flight.
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