Aurel Vlaicu

Aurel Vlaicu graduated from high school in Lica Sibiu State, in 1902, followed by two quarters in the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of Budapest’s Polytechnic School. He receivrd his diploma in engineering after finishing the Ludwig-Maxmiliams-Universitrt Munich.

Returning to Romania in 1908, he finished his first glider a year later, helped by his brother, John, who made several flights in Brintinti village.