Kohm Lady Godiva
Thomas Kohm · United States · first flew 1982 · glider
The Lady Godiva is a human-powered aircraft built in the early 1980s by Thomas Kohm of Huntington, New York. It is a replica of the MacCready Gossamer Albatross.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.75 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | No tailplane |
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- Human-powered aircraft with a wingspan of about 31 m
- Replica of the MacCready Gossamer Albatross
- Built from graphite fibre tubing, mylar, styrofoam and balsa
It is recognised by its very long, slender wing, its tiny structure of graphite tubing and mylar, and a two-bladed propeller driven by the pilot.
Specifications
- The Kohm Lady Godiva has a length of 9.75 m (32 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 31.4 m (103 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 24 km/h (15 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Kohm and a group of his students at Cold Spring Harbor High School began construction in 1981, and it first flew at Brookhaven Municipal Airport in July 1982. His teenage daughter Christina became the pilot.
Variants
It was modified three times and rebuilt after crashes, which added 25 lb to its empty weight. Only one was built.
Where you'll see it
The best flight, on 1 October 1982, lasted 4 minutes 30 seconds. The aircraft was later placed in the collection of the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Uniondale, New York.
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