The Spirit of St. Louis is the custom-built, single-engine monoplane flown solo by Charles Lindbergh in 1927 on the first nonstop flight from New York to Paris. Built by Ryan Airlines, it had a 46-foot wingspan, no front windshield, and relied on a periscope for forward vision. Its 3,600-mile flight made Lindbergh an international hero and marked a major milestone in aviation history.
| Year Released: | 1980 |
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| Airplane Class: | Replica |
| Material: | Paper |
| Wingspan: | 232 mm |
| Length: | 207 mm |
For general instructions regarding the best ways to cut out and assemble your Whitewings glider please read through our detailed build instructions. This will tell you what type of glue to use, how to adjust the center of mass, how to properly camber your wings and other details. Once you have your paper airplane built, please read through our flight instructions which will give you many professional tips on how to get the best performance from your Whitewings gliders. The specific instructions for this paper airplane model are in the diagram below.
