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First Glider Flights at Otay Mesa
- When
- 1884
- Where
- Otay Mesa
In spring 1884, Montgomery made manned flights of up to 600 feet from the rim of Otay Mesa using his first glider.
Montgomery's first glider, built in 1883-1884, featured a cambered airfoil. In the spring of 1884, he conducted flights from the rim of Otay Mesa, achieving distances up to 600 feet. These flights utilized weight shifting for roll and an elevator for pitch.
Sources
- John Joseph Montgomery Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07
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