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The Culver Rigid Midget is an American mid-wing single seat glider that was designed by Irv Culver in 1941. The prototype was constructed by Ray Parker and Bill Bowmar and completed in 1947

Made by Bill BowmarRay Parker (glider pilot)Ray Parker and Bill Bowmar.

It is the successor of the Culver Screaming Wiener ,

Culver Rigid Midget is the predecessor of the Parker PJ-1 Tiny Mite.

Empty Weight Lb
365
Designer
Irv Culver
Predecessor
Culver Screaming Wiener
Lists
* List of gliders
Wing Loading Lb/sqft
6
Aspect Ratio
15
Successor
Parker PJ-1 Tiny Mite
Status
No longer in production
Developed From
Culver Screaming Wiener
Glide Ratio
28
Introduced
1947
Gross Weight Lb
550
Span Ft
38
Number Built
At least three
Crew
one
Sink Rate Ftmin
174
Manufacturer
Bill Bowmar
Ray Parker (glider pilot)
Ray Parker and Bill Bowmar
First Flight
1947
Span In
Origin
United States
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
100
Variants With Their Own Articles
Parker PJ-1 Tiny Mite
Prime Units
imp
Sink Rate Note
at
Category
Homebuilt aircraft
United States sailplanes 1940-1949

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