Perkins Reluctant Phoenix

After gaining experience with his ‘New Horizon’, D. Perkins went on to design a tail-less delta inflatable man powered aircraft which he called ‘Reluctant Phoenix’.

It first flew inside the Cardington balloon hanger on 18 July 1966 and went on to make 97 similar flights, all of which were only in ground effect.

Wing span: 27.00 ft
Wing area: 250 sq.ft

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