An unsung hero of hang gliding is mentioned by Otto Lilienthal.
May we aim to get to know more about Herr Hugo Eulitz.
He not only built some important apparatus (hang glider) for the king of hang gliding Otto Lilienthal,
but Herr Hugo Eulitz was distinctly flying, learning, and testing what he built for Otto. Year: 1891+.
The synergy between the two of them helped found our recreational hang gliding.
And here we are about 124 years from Herr Hugo Eulitz just getting to know him more appreciatingly
Herr Hugo Eulitz was not just a "mechanic" but a hang glider maker and hang glider pilot.
Experimental test pilot! Pioneer hang glider builder and pilot
hang glider buddy system. Hugo was also an important observer of his own flights and
the flights of Otto Lilienthal; it seems probable that discussions between Hugo and Otto
were important for making progress in flying and in constructions.
One of the photos of Hugo held carefully by the Otto Lilienthal Museum Anklam (OLM) is of Hugo Eulitz in flight.
SeeHERE Photo's caption:
Hugo Eulitz bei seinem Flugversuch auf einem Foto der Serie vom 27. September 1891. Die helle Fehlerstelle
in der Lackierung des linken Flügels ist auch auf den Fotos der ersten Serie vorhanden [ lO) [OLM F0071LF
Otto sent best wishes as Hugo went forward with further studies and employment:
See HERE letter.
Excellent translation to English is invited to be posted in this topic about Herr Hugo Eulitz.
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coasting on the air
aerial coasting
sliding down aerial inclines
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