Carden–Baynes Auxiliary
The Carden–Baynes Auxiliary was the first motor glider with a retractable engine and propeller; it is known as the Abbott–Baynes Scud 3 when engineless. Both aircraft, built in the mid-1930s, were still flying in 2010 as pure sailplanes.
| Auxiliary | |
|---|---|
| Carden–Baynes Auxiliary with engine stowed. Flight Global archive | |
| Role | Motor glider |
| National origin | United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer | Abbott–Baynes Sailplanes Ltd |
| Designer | Leslie Baynes |
| First flight | 8 August 1935 |
| Number built | 2 |
| Developed from | Abbott–Baynes Scud 3 |
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