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Flying - only on the basis of physics

Lilienthal was convinced: Before the first flight tests, the theoretical tools must be created.
With his measurements and mathematical models, Lilienthal became the creator of the modern physics of the wing.

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Marie Lilienthal writes down the measured values called out to her by the brothers: "O" stands for Otto, "G" for Gustav.

Resources:
Obtained measurement protocol: Deutsches Museum Munich; HS 6264.
Voice actor: K. Albrecht