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Title: Interesting Glider
Post by: Brad on November 03, 2007, 03:56:54 AM

Wow....

http://break.com/index/auto-pilot-glider-takeoff.html

...hey does this count towards glider wings? :D

Just hope he has plenty of runoff space on a soft field landing....that or just do the ol' Airborne trick: knees bent, flare, roll!!!

Title: Re: Interesting Glider
Post by: jeders on November 03, 2007, 04:17:56 AM

That looks awesome

Title: Re: Interesting Glider
Post by: Jolt on November 03, 2007, 01:14:27 PM

It looks like a hang glider, but with wings.

Title: Re: Interesting Glider
Post by: JohnKachenmeister on November 08, 2007, 01:39:09 PM

I did not see a "N" number on it, so I'm not sure if it is a glider for FAA certification purposes. Probably considered a "Hang glider" although it looks like one only "Hangs" for takeoff and landing.

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Operations => Aviation & Flying Activities => Topic started by: Brad on November 03, 2007, 03:56:54 AM