Glider - Hang - Museum of Transport and Technology, New Zealand

Object detail

Accession number

1980.217

Description

Icarus V hang glider. Hang glider with metal structure. Rudder on the tip of each wing. Wings and rudders covered in orange and yellow fabric, possibly canvas or linen. Underneath the wings is a metal sub-frame. Cables run from the sub-frame to the wings. Attached to the sub-frame is a harness for the pilot and control bars which enable the pilot to steer.

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Aluminium
Processed Material/Textile

Credit Line

Glider - Hang, 1980.217. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Glider Glider, Hang Tools & Equipment for Communication Aerospace Transportation T&E Aircraft

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

Subject auto tags

Building Boat Wood Naval architecture Composite material Fixture Vehicle Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies Metal Skiff

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Glider - Hang