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33 Sec. Monarch Butterfly Glider Flight

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A Monarch butterfly which has died was dried and trim for gliding flight. It is both sustained and controlled using a rectangular paddle which creates an upward moving wave of air as the pilot follows the motion of the butterfly.

Added By:	walkalongbutterfly
Category:	Butterflies (Lepidoptera)
Added On:	02/12/2009 08:58:05
Views:	265
Tags:	Monarch Butterfly Glider Flight Pilot Aviation Model
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From: walkalongbutterfly

02/17/2009 12:20:26

Robert wrote:

You should create a how-to video.

The construction of this monarch and other insect gliders is covered at
http://geocities.com/walkalongbutterfly/
Thanks for the suggestion.

From: Robert

02/13/2009 10:15:48 You should create a how-to video.

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