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Man-lifting kite designed for military observation by American showman and flight pioneer Samuel Franklin Cody in 1901.
https://diqn32j8nouaz.cloudfront.net...e_fullsize.jpg
Previously:
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...966#post171716
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...117#post160932
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...613#post132675
SO who or what is pulling the kite string?
Apparently "towed up" by a stationary wench anchored on the ground.
https://design-technology.org/cody2.htm
looks like he is a cross dressor too.
I think the pants are super baggy to act as a makeshift parashute if he falls.Quote:
Originally Posted by marksbug
or to help air out the stink....
I wonder what her job description would be?Quote:
Originally Posted by hemmjo
"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."Quote:
Originally Posted by Saltfever
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.
Now, if you would hand me that w(r)ench, . . . LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by hemmjo