Kissinger-Crookes Flying Saucer
# Kissinger-Crookes Flying Saucer

The Kissinger-Crookes Flying Saucer is a high-wing homebuilt glider based on the Amcraft Products model aircraft.

## Design and development

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.

## Operational history

The flying saucer was towed aloft on flight tests with a Nash Rambler. The prototype suffered structural damage on the first flight tests.

## Specifications (Kissinger-Crookes Flying Saucer)

Data from Sport Aviation

General characteristics

* Capacity: 1
* Length: 14 ft (4.3 m)
* Wingspan: 11 ft (3.4 m)
* Height: 4 ft 6 in (1.37 m)
* Wing area: 123 sq ft (11.4 $m^2)$
* Empty weight: 210 lb (95 kg)

Performance

* Stall speed: 30 kn (35 mph, 56 km/h)
