Purcell Sea Sprite
The Purcell Sea Sprite was an experimental homebuilt glider aircraft. It was intended to be operated by experienced pilots under 200 feet attached to a tow boat. Created by Thomas H. Purcell Jr. of Raleigh, North Carolina, the aircraft weighed about 175 pounds and could be built from plans for about $400 (in 1975 dollars).[1] There is a Sea Sprite on display at the North Carolina Aviation Museum in Asheboro, North Carolina.
References[edit]
- ^ Gallager, Sheldon (April 1975). "The Plane that makes Anyone a Pilot". Popular Mechanics: 87–89.
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