Aurel Vlaicu

Romanian pilot and engineer

Aurel Vlaicu - Romanian pilot and engineer
Born

1882
143 years ago

Died

September 13th, 1913
111 years ago — 31 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Romania

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Contributed to early aeronautics as a pilot and engineer. Developed and built several aircraft, including the Vlaicu I and Vlaicu II, both significant in the history of Romanian aviation. Vlaicu made the first flight in history in Romania on June 17, 1910, demonstrating the potential for human flight. The aircraft were innovative for their time, featuring a cantilever wing design and a tricycle landing gear. Tragically, died in a flying accident in 1913 while attempting a cross-country flight from Bucharest to his hometown.

First flight in history in Romania

Development of Vlaicu I and Vlaicu II aircraft

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