This single-seat water glider is built from plastic and foam materials and designed to be controlled easily by the nonpilot. The Drag-N-Fly is towed behind a ski boat and can be disconnected by the pilot. The fuselage is hinged to facilitate storage or travel. The cockpit is located forward of the biplane wings, and two floats are located underneath the lower wing. The airfoils are shaped from styrofoam blocks, reinforced by plywood spars, and covered with fiberglass. The fuselage and floats are made from plywood and are also covered with fiberglass.
VOLPAR-SPENCER “DRAG-N-FLY”
Key Takeaways:
- The Drag-N-Fly is an easily controlled, single-seat water glider designed for non-pilots, which is towed by a ski boat and can be disconnected mid-flight.
- Its design features biplane wings, a forward cockpit, two floats, and a hinged fuselage to facilitate storage or travel.
- The glider is constructed from styrofoam blocks reinforced with plywood spars for the airfoils, and plywood for the fuselage and floats, all covered with fiberglass.
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