Anyone willing to try this one? - Aircraft of World War II

Velius · 01-02-2009, 10:48 AM

Hey all,

A while ago I found this article by Carl Bates in a book originally from Popular Mechanic's "The Boy Mechanic Vol 1" (printed 1913!). It describes how to make a home built man-carrying glider!

Here's the link if your interest is piqued.

How To Make A Glider

Marshall_Stack · 01-02-2009, 11:28 AM

In the age of lawsuits, I wonder if they would publish that article now.

beaupower32 · 01-02-2009, 11:29 AM

No, i think i will pass on this one. Might as well put a small engine on it and make a ultralight out of it.

Velius · 01-02-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Marshall_Stack

In the age of lawsuits, I wonder if they would publish that article now.

Yup, they sure have. I found this article in a newer book while browsing around in a bookstore. I think it was a re-print of the same book.

FLYBOYJ · 01-02-2009, 12:11 PM

"The machine should not be used in winds blowing faster than 15 miles an hour. Glides are always made against the wind, and the balancing is done by moving the legs. The higher the starting point the farther one may fly. Great care should be exercised in making landings; otherwise the operator might suffer a sprained ankle or perhaps a broken limb."

That's a disclaimer if I ever saw one!!!

01-02-2009, 10:48 AM	#1
Velius Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Central Texas Posts: 250	Anyone willing to try this one? Hey all, A while ago I found this article by Carl Bates in a book originally from Popular Mechanic's "The Boy Mechanic Vol 1" (printed 1913!). It describes how to make a home built man-carrying glider! Here's the link if your interest is piqued. How To Make A Glider

01-02-2009, 11:29 AM	#3
beaupower32 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Posts: 721	No, i think i will pass on this one. Might as well put a small engine on it and make a ultralight out of it. __________________ The four elements: Earth, Air, Water, and Fire. Of these, I call your attention to two: Air and Fire. Though it is your privilege to live in the air, you will die by fire.

01-02-2009, 12:11 PM	#5
FLYBOYJ IP/Mech THE GREAT GAZOO Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 16,051	"The machine should not be used in winds blowing faster than 15 miles an hour. Glides are always made against the wind, and the balancing is done by moving the legs. The higher the starting point the farther one may fly. Great care should be exercised in making landings; otherwise the operator might suffer a sprained ankle or perhaps a broken limb." That's a disclaimer if I ever saw one!!! __________________ "IF ITS RED OR DUSTY, DON'T TOUCH IT"

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01-02-2009, 11:28 AM	#2
Marshall_Stack Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 379	In the age of lawsuits, I wonder if they would publish that article now.