Birdman Project 102
Birdman Enterprises · Canada · first flew 1982 · light aircraft
The Birdman Project 102, also known as Windsoar, was an experimental high-wing, single-engine, pod-and-boom ultralight motor glider.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Pod-and-boom fuselage with a single pusher engine |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- High-wing ultralight motor glider
- Pod-and-boom fuselage with a single pusher engine
- Conventional landing gear
Look for a small high-wing motor glider with a pod fuselage, a boom and a single pusher engine.
Specifications
- The Birdman Project 102 has a length of 5.94 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.43 m (37 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It was designed by Dr David Marsden and was originally intended for production by Birdman Enterprises. It first flew in 1982.
Variants
It was also known as Windsoar.
Where you'll see it
Only one was built and it remained experimental.
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