At the airport where I went for an Powered Parachute ride i saw this flying machine. It's powered by an old gas, one clynder Matag Washing Machine motor; one like my mother used when she upgraded from the hand washer. The smoke proves it is running.
The blue ball just behind the engine is a world globe, used for navigation. On top of the post, above the white flying instruction sheet and check list, is a candle in a small glass jar. The preflight instructions say light the candle before take off; it's the strobe light replacement.
The backseat has a spring for rapid ejection should it become necessary.
The wings are made of burlap stretched over a re-bar frame. It is a new design and not completely tested.
The wheels are from two different bicycles.
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