Yes, there was one developed about 30 years ago, but not as a serious glider. It was of short span and looked somewhat like a primary glider but was a biplane. It had two big, flat floats underneath and took off and landed on water. It was launched behind a boat, and was only intended as a fun thing. Regrettably, I can't think of the name of it, but it was listed in a 'Janes - all the world sailplanes' book that's at home - but I'm at work. The pilot was (ominously) depicted wearing a helmet.
Dave > All this discussion about landing in water begs the question (somewhat > tongue firmly planted in cheek): > > Has there ever been a float glider developed? > > > I will run away and hide now! ;-) > > _______________________________________________ > Aus-soaring mailing list > [email protected] > To check or change subscription details, visit: > http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring > _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [email protected] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
