Thread: Bi-wing glider
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Old February 21st 06, 03:34 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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At 14:12 21 February 2006, Colin Lamb wrote:
'I have never seen a bi-wing glider'

Orville and Wilbur used to fly them.

Colin


Colin,

Good point hadnt thought of that! Were those not kites,
rather than gliders? Or maybe I should read my history
books again...

Right so there is no benefit in havin two wings than
one? even if staggered to reduce the interference from
each?

As regards to using a fork lift to rig, no i am sure
it would be far from practical, but then again, what
would some people do in the strive for performance...!?

JR