The Flying Man : Otto Lilienthal, the World's First Pilot Format:Hardcover A powerful story about family

A powerful story about family

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But any misstep could turn deadly when a far more dangerous opponent appears on the board — one plucked straight from the city’s most gruesome legends

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The Flying Man : Otto Lilienthal, the World's First Pilot Format:Hardcover A powerful story about familyHere is the little known history of Otto Lilienthal, a daring man whose more than 2,000 successful flights inspired the Wright Brothers and other aviation pioneers. In 1862, balloons were the only way to reach the sky. But 14 year old Otto Lilienthal didnt want to fly in balloons. He wanted to soar like a bird. Scientists, teachers, and news reporters everywhere said flying was impossible. Otto and his brother Gustav desperately wanted to prove them