Gross Sky Ghost
Frank R. Gross · United States · first flew 1931 · glider
The Gross Sky Ghost is an American high-wing, strut-braced, two-seat glider designed by Frank R. Gross.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.78 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- High-wing glider braced with struts
- Wing span of 43 feet
- Designed by Frank R. Gross
A strut-braced high-wing glider with a span of 43 feet and a length of 22 feet 3 inches.
Specifications
- The Gross Sky Ghost has a length of 6.78 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.11 m (43 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The Sky Ghost was designed by Frank R. Gross and first flew in 1931.
Variants
Only one Sky Ghost was built, so there were no variants.
Where you'll see it
The sole example is held in the National Soaring Museum.
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