The Pioneer and Monarch Homebuilt Sailplanes
Date: Sun, January 1, 2006
Jim Marske has been working on flying wing sailplanes for quite a long time. He currently sells kits for two designs; the Monarch, and the Pioneer. The Monarch is smaller and simpler, almost hangglider simple, and the Pioneer is larger, modern and sleek. It looks a bit like a Messerschmidt 163, except with a lot more wing.
Both designs seem to be liked by their owners, and kits are currently available, which certainly make it a better bet than trying to find an old set of Woodstock or Duster plans. Lots of info is available on the above website.
Marske's designs owe quite a bit to Fauvel's plank wing sailplane -- a french design from the 50's. You can find rather expensive drawings of the Fauvel here.
Both designs seem to be liked by their owners, and kits are currently available, which certainly make it a better bet than trying to find an old set of Woodstock or Duster plans. Lots of info is available on the above website.
Marske's designs owe quite a bit to Fauvel's plank wing sailplane -- a french design from the 50's. You can find rather expensive drawings of the Fauvel here.