Bleriot XI Construction
Construction photos of 1909 Bleriot XI built for free flight rubber powered flying.
by Dave NiedzielskiWingspan 16.5". Weight of prototype, 15.6 grams without rubber motor; add 1.5 grams for 1/8" x 19" rubber motor.
Model built on the MagnaBoard™ magnetic building board. Note how magnets are used to ease balsa strips into desired position and hold them there.
