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This aircraft is basically a "QuickSilver" hang glider with flapping tips. It is intended to be foot launched. Power required is around 15 horsepower. The airframe is constructed of aluminum tubing, braced by steel(or Kevlar) cables and covered by mylar. The tips are driven by cables on the wing levers. It can be constructed cheaply and quickly.

I have modified my concept to include a pilot seat and landing wheel. First of all, trying to hold onto the frame while the tips are flapping at high frequency would be no small feat. Also, I wanted the single wheel to be driven. This would help the acceleration since flappers have poor static thrust. The drive system has been changed to incorporate a sprocket and chain drive. This is easier to modify and has a higher efficiency/lower weight than gears.

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