Looking for Leonardo da Vinci Glider Plans or Kit

Thanks, google does an ok job translating the page too. Wouldn't climbing into this version make you feel slightly uncomfortable? Maybe a job for prison volunteers?

daddyo wrote:My kid needs one for a school project, and there doesn't seem to be much out there.

My son built the "Airscrew" for a school project. The base was foam board; center post was a dowel; uprights and structure were made from bamboo skewers, the sail was poster board and it was painted with Applebarrel acrylics from Walmart. It was 14" tall (there was a size limitation imposed by the teacher).

Since it took quite a bit more effort than the cardboard swords and shields that were turned in, he got 40 out of a possible 30 points. Unfortunately, the sail tends to warp with varying levels of humidity.

It would probably be easier than the glider and could be done with mostly "kid" power (some teachers frown on Dad projects).

That sounds like a good idea, especially if the kit doesn't pan out, thanks!

I almost forgot to put up the result of our Davinci glider, with a Pink Panther pilot


We just drew the outline from the image at the top of the post, and glued cloth to balsa. It was really flimsy but held together with a few supporting strings.