Lothar

Born June 24, 1770, Ulm. Died January 28, 1829, Ulm. He was known as the “Tailor of Ulm.” Worked on what is described as being a flying machine, presumably a hang glider. In 1811, tried to demonstrate the glider could fly. The cold temperature over the Danube reduced updraft for lift, and it destroyed the machine. This ended his work in aviation.

Born 23 May Died 10 August Known as the “Glider King” and the “The Father of Flight.” First studied the flight of birds with his brother Gustav. Lilienthal and his brother made strap-on wings, but failed in their attempts to fly. Trained to become a professional design engineer. In 1867, began his experiments on the force of air Published his famous book Birdflight as the Basis of Aviation in His primary contribution was the development of heavier-than-air flight Made over 2000 flights in gliders of his design with his brother Gustav.

His total flying time was five hours. He first began in 1891 with jumps and flights covering distances of about 82 feet. Could continuously glide in 10m/s winds against a hill to remain stationary with respect to the ground. He was later able to glide distances up to 820 feet. Developed a dozen models of monoplanes, wing flapping aircraft and two biplanes. Controlled his gliders by shifting his body. Developed a biplane which halved wing span. Later began work on machines that had powered flapping wings. The Wright brothers used him as inspiration to pursue manned flight. Died in a glider crash.

Was the first full professor of aeronautical engineering.

Developed by Count Ferdinand Von Zeppelin. Developed by Count Ferdinand Von Zeppelin. Rigid airship with an alloy skeleton. Rigid airship with an alloy skeleton. Had balloons inside its outer layer which contained hydrogen. Had balloons inside its outer layer which contained hydrogen. Had an enormous carrying capacity, resulting in stronger bomb load, capacity, and range. Had an enormous carrying capacity, resulting in stronger bomb load, capacity, and range. Could fly above clouds. As a result they were commonly mistaken for clouds, often could not be seen, and were out of range of ground fire. Could fly above clouds. As a result they were commonly mistaken for clouds, often could not be seen, and were out of range of ground fire. Could fly for long periods of time. Could fly for long periods of time.

The interrupter gear enabled the firing of a machinegun through the propeller without damage to the plane.

Coined by ace pilot Max Immelmann in WWI as a dogfighting tactic. Performed by pulling up to execute a half-loop that results in higher altitude, then rotating the craft to be right-side up.

Born March 23, Died June 16, Used Robert H. Goddard’s research to develop the V-2 rocket. Developed the Jupiter C. rocket.

Originally called the A-4, later renamed by Adolf Hitler to Vergeltungswaffe 2 (Vengeance Weapon 2.) The first long-range combat-ballistic missile The first manmade object to enter space. Responsible for first photograph ever taken in space. The basis for all modern rockets.

Made the first designs for Saturn I.

Managed development of Saturn V.

Directed development of TF39, CF6, and CFM56 turbofans.

Invented the first jet engine that powered aircraft, first used in the Heinkel He 178.

Helped transform aviation from a hobby into a war industry.

Primary designer of the most used WW2 dive bomber, the Junkers Ju 87 Stuka.

Designed the Wasserfall, a surface-to-air variant of the V-2.

Designed many solar-powered aircraft that utilized some of the first ion engines.

Made the first complete design of the Apollo Lunar Roving Vehicle.

Hans Multhopp - Performed research that was critical to development of the wings Johannes Winkler - Launched the first successful liquid-fuelled rocket in Europe.

Designed the first solar-powered satellite, Vanguard I.

Designed the Messerschmitt Bf 109, which is the world’s most-produced fighter in history. His firm also produced the first jet-powered fighter to enter military service.

Developed the first sounding rockets, which took measurements and photographs during its flight.

Designed the Hannover Vampyr glider, which was the model for all modern sailplanes. Researched the effects of high acceleration on the human body.

Walter Horten and Reimar Horten. Developed the Horten Ho 229, the first flying wing powered by jet engines.

Determined what is now called the Hohmann transfer orbit.

Designed and flew what was possibly the first ever helicopter.

Co-founded the process of aerotowing.

Introduced the concept for swept wings.

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