Beginnings
In 1910, Gustav Otto founded the "Aeroplanbau Otto-Alberti" workshop at the Puchheim airfield, where Gustav, along with a few others, flew machines made of wood, wire, and canvas and were powered by an engine. Through their passion for these flying machines, they helped transform aviation from a do-it-yourself hobby to a genuine industry vital to the military, especially after the breakout of World War I. Ernst Udet, the second highest scoring German flying ace of World War I (second only to the Red Baron), earned his pilots license from private training with Gustav during this time.
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