The single-piece wing with a racy sunburst paint scheme evoked speed and agility to the spectators and judges watching from the ground. The 6.5-degree sweep to the wing added stability to the tiny aircraft and allowed the pilot to access to the cockpit more easily.
Image Number: WEB10807-2008
Credit: Image by Carolyn Russo, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution
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