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Self-made aircraft makes test flight

Updated: 2011-02-26 06:19

(Agencies)

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 Self-made aircraft makes test flight

Ding Shilu, an automobile mechanic, sits in his self-made aircraft to prepare a test-flight at a frozen reservoir in Shenyang, Liaoning province February 25, 2011. The aircraft which weights about 130 kg (287 lbs) and made of recycled materials including three motorbike engines and plastic cloth, cost about 2600 yuan ($395), local media reported. [Photo/Agencies] 

 Self-made aircraft makes test flight

Ding Shilu, an automobile mechanic, carries out a test-flight for his self-made aircraft at a frozen reservoir in Shenyang, Liaoning province February 25, 2011. The aircraft which weights about 130 kg (287 lbs) and made of recycled materials including three motorbike engines and plastic cloth, cost about 2600 yuan ($395), local media reported. [Photo/Agencies] 

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