Oskar Ursinus

German aerospace engineer (1877-1952) · Germany · On the map · Scientists · Died at 75

Carl Oskar Ursinus was a pioneer of German aviation and is remembered mainly for his contributions to sailplane designs and the sport of gliding. He has been nicknamed the Rhönvater because he founded Germany’s first gliding club at the Wasserkuppe in the Rhön Mountains in 1920.

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