Purcell Sea Sprite
The Purcell Sea Sprite was an experimental homebuilt glider aircraft. It was intended to be operated by experienced pilots under 200 feet attached to a tow boat. Created by Thomas H. Purcell [Jr.] of Raleigh, North Carolina, the aircraft weighed about 175 pounds and could be built from plans for about $400. There is a Sea Sprite on display at the North Carolina [Aviation Museum] in Asheboro, North Carolina.