Classic Space Hang Glider
A popular activity for spacemen on R & R on Earth was to go flying.
The Classic Space Hang Glider was a highly efficient flying machine, thanks to the Surface Turbulence Unit Details (STUDs) which covered its wings. These devices created extra vortices in the boundary layer, re-energising it and creating extra lift.
The pilot was also equipped with an emergency rocket pack, which he could detach and fly away from the rest of the machine. This could also power the hang glider, which was very useful for getting home in time for tea and cakes.
Classic Space Hang Glider
A popular activity for spacemen on R & R on Earth was to go flying.
The Classic Space Hang Glider was a highly efficient flying machine, thanks to the Surface Turbulence Unit Details (STUDs) which covered its wings. These devices created extra vortices in the boundary layer, re-energising it and creating extra lift.
The pilot was also equipped with an emergency rocket pack, which he could detach and fly away from the rest of the machine. This could also power the hang glider, which was very useful for getting home in time for tea and cakes.