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in August 1908. In 1911 he was given airplane pilot certificate number 409. At this time airplanes were lightly built of wood and canvas, and easily damaged. Forced to abandon flying after a severe accident, he became a constant financial supporter of various flight contests.
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in 1908. He set a high altitude record in ballooning, at 10,081 metres (33,074 ft). His interest in engine powered heavier-than-air flights started when he saw
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