Principles of Flight: Principles of Flight in Action (Grades 9-12) - NASA

to launch himself into the air, ly, and land safely. Lilienthal was an important source of inspiration and information for the Wright brothers. Unfortunately, on August 9, 1896, the glider he was piloting stalled and went into a nosedive. He died the next day of a broken spine. His last words were “Sacriices must be made.” ................
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