Otto Lilienthal: The Father of Aviation

The Plaid Pilot Podcast: Aviation Training and More

The Plaid Pilot Podcast: Aviation Training and More
Otto Lilienthal: The Father of Aviation
Aug 11, 2022 Episode 3
Todd Weld

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Otto Lilienthal made over 2000 glider flights in the 19th Century and some of his findings are still used in the study of aerodynamics today. Traff Doherty, the director of the National Soaring Museum, joins me this week to talk about the Father of Aviation and the legacy he left.

Guest Speaker: Trafford Doherty

National Soaring Museum - https://www.soaringmuseum.org/

Markus Raffel YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU1nebRXvSWhyRCF21fFCZw

Aviator of the Week: Daniel from YPJT - IG: @brawler_787

Music by Monday Hopes