Found finally: Karl Stice found
a long lost photo of himself in his purchased-used Porta-Wing hang
glider; image was of a 1974 moment. See photo in timeline 1974:
Image
The Scud sailplanes ... attention notice given by Tony Prentice.Thanks, Tony!
Early
1930s SCUD I, the Brant "Scud" designed by L. E. Baynes
...interesting small sailplane.
Span 7.72m
Aspect Ratio 7.5
Wing Area 7.9 sq. m
Wing section Gottingen 535
Flying Weight 114.76kg.
Wing loading 14.54kg/m2
Best Glide 1:15
A Scud I advertisement Some text from the ad: "The
Private Owner's Sailplane The "Scud" is the craft for the man who wants to
soar; for the private owner or club member who values portability; for the
practical man who asks for simplicity of repair, and the pilot who demands
really effective control. The "Scud," the first all-British machine to
successfully soar, provides a combination of practical advantages, aerodynamic
efficiency, and excellence of control, not hitherto achieved. The low weight
of the "Scud" ---less than half that of contemporary machines---opens up new
possibilities in operation. Whereas large teams were hitherto necessary, the
private owner may now--with the assistance of only tow or three
friends--launch the "Scud" successfully into the air."
