Planair Delta wing
1948, Francis Rogallo and Gertrude Rogallo applied for a kite patent for a fully flexible kited wing with approved claims for its stiffenings and gliding uses. NASA began testing various flexible and semi-rigid configurations of the "Rogallo wing" in order to use it as a recovery system for the Gemini space capsules. A key wing configuration applying Francis Rogallo's leadership that gave base to kited gliders with hung pilots using weight-shift control was designed by Charles Richards in 1961–2; such wing became a template for recreational use or Rogallo's inventions, leading to the hang gliders of the 1960–1975.
BAPA's delta wing
Given by the aeroclub of Buzet, we have no information about this "Planair" delta wing We only found the inscriptions "Planair", the letters STP and a sticker from the Ator Delta club in Rixensart.
Any information is therefore welcome!
Status
In good condition, stored in the workshop.
BAPA's delta wing
Given by the aeroclub of Buzet, we have no information about this "Planair" delta wing We only found the inscriptions "Planair", the letters STP and a sticker from the Ator Delta club in Rixensart.
Any information is therefore welcome!
Status
In good condition, stored in the workshop.
Above: a Paresev_1-B_in_Tow_Flight and, under, the Planair Delta wing as received.