Hulton 1969 hang glider

Designed by E.A.S. Hulton, London, UK, in 1969, this biplane hang-glider was wooden frame and fabric covered, based on the Ferris 1906 and the Anderson & Singer glider of 1911, with all-moving tailplane.
The upper and lower surfaces of each wing were fabric covered. Ailerons were on the lower wing only. No brakes or flaps were fitted.

Landings were made using leg undercarriage.

Only one was built, the first flight on 8 March 1969 from the I in 2 slope at the White Horse Hill, Uffington, Berkshire. The second flight, from the same site, piloted by David Potter, was unable to correct an almost vertical bank to port that developed, and the glider crashed from 50 ft. The pilot suffered bruising and a short period of unconsciousness. The glider was wrecked.

Wingspan: 6.10 m / 20 ft 0 in
Length: 3.88 m / 12 ft 9 in
Wing area: 14.86 sq.m / 166 sq.ft
Aspect ratio: 5

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