![]() I am a private pilot and this is my attempt to satisfy the cravings of my flying bug without the high costs of powered flight. It only took 20 weeks to build, using my evenings and weekends. The glider is covered by light weight Dacron and painted with an inexpensive enamel. Everything from the seat to the vinyl roundels is made from scratch. The glider is constructed from T6 Aircraft tubing and is 100 % garage constructed. I will be flying my glider via vehicle towing on the salt flats of Utah and I hope to eventually be proficient enough to utilize the mountains as well for possible launch sites. CAD drawings are available for free with an available Yahoo group for support and suggestions. This specific glider is a design from Mike Sandlin and Alan Beavis. of a slow-flying hang glider but the high lift-to-drag ratio of a rigid-wing sailplane. The design and flying characteristics are similar to the primary gliders of the 1930s, see Cessna CG-2. Gliders so responsive they can stay up on a breath of fresh air. This aircraft is classified as an ultra-light glider with the same FAA regulations as a hang glider or paraglider. This is a Goat 4 Glider utilizing Yando wing modifications for the high altitudes of Utah. I completed my maiden flight testing this past weekend. Woodhopper: A modern designed all-wood ultralight that looks like a blast.I made a scratch-built, ultra-light glider over the past summer as an introduction to home-built aircraft. Howard Long took an interest in the half-forgotten project and asked Mitchell to make. Then in 1974, with the advent of hang glider mania, the Mitchell Wing resurfaced. Russian Argo: Here's a clean looking Russian design that looks pretty easy to build. The War's specific needs for large payload capacity and space ruled out the flying wing design and Mitchell's vision lost its place in aviation history. Light wing loading results in slow flight, which is safe, comfortable, and allows soaring in small thermals (because of the ability to turn tightly). of gross weight for every square foot of wing area). ![]() Ramsey Flying Bathtub: Another famous and popular early homebuilt, the flying bathtub was easy to build and a supposedly flew very well. The Basic Ultralight Gliders are best characterized by their light wing loading, which is about the same as that of a hang glider (around 1.7 lb. ![]() Powell PH Racer Biplane: Here's a good looking 1920s small racing biplane that would be a great build today. Pietenpol Sky Scout: This is the single place version of the Air Camper, this one with a Ford Model T engine. This one is a two place version featuring a Ford Model A engine. Pietenpol Air Camper: Perhaps one of the most famous, and most constructed early homebuilts. ![]() Northrup 1928 Glider: An early publication of Jack Northrup's (I assume?) The article in in Spanish. The Monerai Sailplane: A modern, high performance sailplane with a power option, now in the public domain. The Lincoln Biplane: Looks pretty small to me, but might be just the thing for someone looking for an ultra compact homebuilt. Nice designs like this just should not be allowed to fade into obscurity. The Henderson Longster: Yet another vintahge ride that was popular way back when. Goat 4 Glider: A modern designed open glider, very well detailed. A bit more work than some but the results should be worth it. Gere Biplane: A classic 1920s biplane design for the home builder. Georgia's Special: A very nice looking early parasol monoplane. Very well detailed large scale prints (in French) available now for free download. THis has been and still is a popular homebuilt in Europe. Henri's family graciously offered his design to the public domain after his passing. Pou-du-Ciel (Sky Flea): Henri Mignet's famous French tandem wing design from 1934. The article shows it doing aerobatics.Ĭhilton High Performance Monoplane: A British design, this good looking airplane is very well detailed and looks well designed.Ĭhurch Midwing: This is a mid-wing variant of the famous Heath Parasol, of which many were built and flown back in the depression era.ĭriggs Dart: Another popular 1920s design, the Driggs was quite a popular plane among pioneering hombuilders. Comfort is provided by high-quality upholstered seats and the adjustable foot control allows even a tall pilot to hide his knees behind the wind shield. Heath Biplane Glider: This 2-place glider was designed by one of the famous hombuilt aircraft pioneers, Heath. functionality, comfort and modern design. Looks like at least one was built and flown. This was once in production.īaby Bullet: An early racing monoplane of 1920s design. ImageĪlco Sportplane: An interesting looking monoplane form the 1920s that looks to be straightforward and sturdy. Some of these may or may not be ultralights so may require a pilot's license to fly. British Hang Gliding History, profile picture. These are most older plans for homebuilt aircraft.
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