I just read this to the seven-year-old junior engineer, who was quite drawn in by the story.
But he's pacing around the room now, wheels turning, ready to go to the next level:
"Daddy, since I actually have a budget [just got an allowance, two bucks a week], unlike him, I might be able to get some proper materials eventually! Some strong tubing of some kind.... And also NAILS! Why didn't he use nails?!"
Aw, yeah. Proud to be corrupting the youth ;-) Give him my best wishes!
If he starts building something (though I've read a number of DON'T DO THIS sites; used gliders are cheaper than making a real one yourself), or if y'all decide to buy a used glider, post about it!
You must come to Omaha and at least help M crew a hot air balloon, or, better yet, actually fly with him (once he can take passengers, which is soon, but not yet).
Great story. My friends and I had a somewhat similar experience with a giant kite we built. Things went great until we realized that even giant kites might need a tail.
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But he's pacing around the room now, wheels turning, ready to go to the next level:
"Daddy, since I actually have a budget [just got an allowance, two bucks a week], unlike him, I might be able to get some proper materials eventually! Some strong tubing of some kind.... And also NAILS! Why didn't he use nails?!"
We'll be watching the garage carefully.
Cheers,
- E
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If he starts building something (though I've read a number of DON'T DO THIS sites; used gliders are cheaper than making a real one yourself), or if y'all decide to buy a used glider, post about it!
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As a kid I (tried to) fly model aeroplanes - still would if I had the time - and they taught me enough to look at plans like that and walk away.
What the hell, it was an adventure and you survived!
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Me, too, but that came later. I probably wouldn't have tried a hang-glider if I'd actually flown anything first.
Here's to adventure!
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