Kissinger-Crookes Flying Saucer
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National originUnited States of America
Designer
Curtiss Kissinger, LeRoy Crookes
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| Type | Homebuilt aircraft |
| National origin | United States of America |
| Designer | Curtiss Kissinger, LeRoy Crookes |
The Kissinger-Crookes Flying Saucer is a high-wing homebuilt glider based on the Amcraft Products model aircraft.
The Flying Saucer is the first in a series of aircraft designs from Curtiss Kissinger, and LeRoy Crookes capable of carrying a pilot. It received a Patent No. 2,864,567.
The prototype was built using EMT electrical conduit. The wings use pine wood spars, and 1/8 inch plywood covering. The wing chord varies from center to tip to form a circular shape. The wings fold in segments for road travel.[1]