Man-lifting kite - photo

**Altair** · May 5, 2021, 08:13 PM

Man-lifting kite designed for military observation by American showman and flight pioneer Samuel Franklin Cody in 1901.

Previously:

Extra long kite train - GIF
Energy-generating kite - GIF
Train kite - GIF

**Frank S** · May 5, 2021, 09:49 PM

SO who or what is pulling the kite string?

**hemmjo** · May 7, 2021, 05:42 AM

Apparently "towed up" by a stationary wench anchored on the ground.

https://design-technology.org/cody2.htm

**marksbug** · May 12, 2021, 06:52 PM

looks like he is a cross dressor too.

**dsjhomestead** · May 12, 2021, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by marksbug

looks like he is a cross dressor too.

I think the pants are super baggy to act as a makeshift parashute if he falls.

**marksbug** · May 13, 2021, 11:12 AM

or to help air out the stink....

**Saltfever** · Jun 27, 2021, 01:51 AM

Originally Posted by hemmjo

Apparently "towed up" by a stationary wench anchored on the ground.

I wonder what her job description would be?

**hemmjo** · Jun 27, 2021, 08:35 AM

Originally Posted by Saltfever

I wonder what her job description would be?

"Wanted, a strong wench able to run while pulling a long rope to lift a man in a kite. Also able to sweep, cook, and do other chores during times the kite is already aloft."

Good catch. Funny how that one little letter makes such a different. Now, if you would have me that w(r)ench, I will tighten the bolts on this new winch we got to give the wench a break.