| NASA Center: |
Dryden Flight Research Center |
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| Image # : |
E-8712 |
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| Date : |
01/01/1962
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Title
Paresev 1-A on Lakebed with Tow Plane
Full Description
The Paresev 1-A (Paraglider Research Vehicle) and the tow airplane,
450-hp Stearman Sport Biplane sitting on Rogers dry lakebed, Edwards,
California.
The control system in the Paresev 1-A had a more conventional control
stick position and was cable-operated. The main landing gear used
shocks and bungees with the 150-square-foot wing membrane being made of
6-ounce unsealed Dacron.
Keywords
Paresev 1-A Paraglider Research Vehicle Tow Airplane Gemini Paraglider NASA Flight Research Center
Subject Category
Top 20 Dryden Aircraft, Unique Aircraft,
Reference Numbers
- Center:
DFRC
- Center Number:
E-8712
- GRIN DataBase Number:
GPN-2000-000229
Source Information
- Creator/Photographer: NASA
- Original Source: DIGITAL
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