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What was Otto Lilienthal's influence on public and scientific opinion about flying machines?

  • Negative, as he had many accidents

  • Some regarded his attempts as mad science

  • He favourably influenced opinions, making flying seem practical

  • There was no significant change in opinion

Answer

Otto Lilienthal's flights favourably influenced opinions about flying machines, making flying seem practical and a possible mode of transportation. He showed that it was possible to build gliders that could remain aloft for long periods of time, and that flying was not as difficult as many people had thought. His work helped to inspire other inventors and engineers, and paved the way for the development of heavier-than-air flying machines.
Flight of the Eagle: Testing Your Knowledge on Otto Lilienthal, the German Aviation Pioneer

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