How To Build A 20-Foot Bi-Plane Glider

The handbook provides a practical, step-by-step guide to building a 20-foot biplane glider, covering choice and preparation of materials, framework construction, plane covering, rib and strut assembly, trussing and wire bracing, and the fitting of rudder and tail. It includes measurements, techniques for finishing and hemming cloth, methods for anchoring and adjusting bracing wires, diagrams and illustrations, cost and storage considerations, and basic principles of gliding and stability. Emphasis is placed on following established dimensions and procedures to achieve safe, manageable flight and to learn piloting skills before attempting powered machines.