M.Goodall, A.Tagg British Aircraft before the Great War (Schiffer)
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EDGAR glider (Norman W. Edgar, Bristol)
Flown by members of the Bristol and West of England Aero Club, this biplane glider was built during 1913 with the intention of fitting a light engine later. However the wing area was found to be inadequate and the intention was not realized.
It was a sesquiplane with twin booms, parallel in plan, carrying the tailplane and rudder, and was mounted on an undercarriage with two motorcycle wheels and skids.
Data
Span 26ft
Length 21ft
Area 170 sq ft
Chord 4ft 7in
P.Lewis British Aircraft 1809-1914 (Putnam)
Edgar Glider
Norman W. Edgar's biplane glider was built during 1913 and flown by the Bristol and West of England Aero Club. Span, 26 ft. Length, 21 ft. Wing area, 170 sq. ft.