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John Joseph Montgomery was an American aviation pioneer who achieved the first controlled flights by a human in a heavier-than-air glider near San Diego in 1883.

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John J. Montgomery scores 8.38/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Engineer category. Important early controlled-glider pioneer whose achievements are respected but less internationally recognized than the Wrights' powered flight.
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