Man-lifting kite - photo

[Altair]

Man-lifting kite designed for military observation by American showman and flight pioneer Samuel Franklin Cody in 1901.




Previously:

Extra long kite train - GIF
Energy-generating kite - GIF
Train kite - GIF

[Frank S]

SO who or what is pulling the kite string?

[hemmjo]

Apparently "towed up" by a stationary wench anchored on the ground.

https://design-technology.org/cody2.htm

[marksbug]

looks like he is a cross dressor too.

[dsjhomestead]

looks like he is a cross dressor too.

I think the pants are super baggy to act as a makeshift parashute if he falls.

[marksbug]

or to help air out the stink....

[Saltfever]

Apparently "towed up" by a stationary wench anchored on the ground.

I wonder what her job description would be?

[hemmjo]

I wonder what her job description would be?

"Wanted, a strong wench able to run while pulling a long rope to lift a man in a kite. Also able to sweep, cook, and do other chores during times the kite is already aloft."

Good catch. Funny how that one little letter makes such a different. Now, if you would have me that w(r)ench, I will tighten the bolts on this new winch we got to give the wench a break.

[Saltfever]

edit . . . Now, if you would have me that w(r)ench, I will tighten the bolts on this new winch we got to give the wench a break.

Now, if you would hand me that w(r)ench, . . . LOL