Thanks for the link Varese!Facinating photos!What modern light weight engine would be decent for such aircraft?
I have devised another device for such an aircraft!If theres no throttle,two curved "fans" (about 4 ft long) connected to a rod with a handle.The rod would be about 7ft long and connected to a joint that allows it to rotate back and forward.When the fans are at a 90 degree angle,the air flow will rotate (much like the recycling symbol) thus forcing it back while reducing throttle.If the aircraft is light enough,one might perform what I call the "bird landing" because birds twist their wings in that manner in order to have a soft landing.Just another idea of mine as my contribution to aviation 
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