"I just finished assembly and enjoyed the first two test flights. What a great kit! What a great flyer! I've been building model airplanes since 1939 and have never before found a kit of higher quality.
"The cowling is hand laid up fiberglass over styrofoam sanded to shape."
Well, Bud may not have been the first to piggyback launch a sailplane, but he did a great job with it! I like how he engineered and built a simple platform and mechanism to hold and release the sailplane. And it definitely looks like fun! When I designed the Flyin' King, this is exactly the kind of utility, creativity, and experimentation I was hoping it would inspire among builders. Be sure to watch the video, it is nearly professional quality. To all involved, well done!
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