Author: Sean Marske
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A Passion for the Marske Pioneer II
This well-maintained Marske Pioneer II sailplane, featuring 650 logged flight hours and a recent repaint, is looking for a new home or museum. Read more
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The Gathering of Visionaries at Group Genesis
Rare photos from November 1993 capture Jim Marske, Jeremy Harris, and William Foshag reviewing the revolutionary Genesis flying wing sailplane design. Read more
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The Flying Plank Design That Changed My Path
A magazine photo of a French wing led me to build and fly a Flying Plank glider, then doubt my skills — and that doubt sent me straight to college. Read more
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From Sketches to the XM-1: First Flying Wing Experiment
As a teen, Jim sketched flying wings in his basement. Those experiments led to the XM-1, his first step toward creating man-carrying gliders. Read more
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The $160 Basket-Case Glider and a Lesson in Survival
As a teen, Jim Marske rebuilt a $160 glider and secretly flew it. A near-fatal spin taught him a lifelong lesson about balance and safety. Read more
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A Spirit That Drove Me
Jim Marske shares childhood memories of flight that sparked his lifelong passion for soaring and flying wing sailplanes. Read more