Icarus Engine

The Icarus Engine is a failed attempt of what would be the first air-plane. It was invented by Jason Clubheart (Pencil Boy)) in 1738 at 11. This was a very beat up looking 2 layered sail made of silk. This was going to be the newest and most efficient way to travel the Caribbean, it failed due to engine problems. The engine was mostly a giant slingshot going up at least a 20 foot ramp, if the wind was at least 15 MPH that day you could rotate the sails to stay in the air. If you failed and fell to the ocean you would float for an estimate of 1 hour before giving out.