Mysterious, Kinetic, Noisy, Do-It-Yourself Science Projects that Entice Scientific Investigation
David Williamson is a master at turning the most humble stuff around the house into unworldly creature-machines. His latest two videos are no exception. Alice Marlow does a great job with the camera and asking questions.
Also check out David’s other amazing videos and his website.
In 1980’s Gordon Pollock–who was a hang gliding instructor–developed the WonderWing walkalong glider made from balsa and thin film. I asked Gordon if he could demonstrate how they flew. He dug up some gliders and sent this video. The WonderWing flies again!
Here is Gordon with an improved wind generator (the cardboard amplifier). Look how high off the board that glider is flying!
Mr. Achmad Djafrulah in Indonesia, used to be a sailplane pilot and hang glider pilot when he was younger. I think his pilot experience helped with this outdoor flying, which is more difficult than flying through very still air, inside. Achmad said that he would be teaching a group of 15 kids to fly. I wish him the best and hope to see more pictures and video eventually. Thank you for spreading walkalong gliders in Indonesia!
Pictures of Achmad’s walkalong gliders are here.
More about walkalong gliders: sciencetoymaker.org/airsurf/