...romantic dream or absurdist kitsch?

www.strongware.com/dragon/index.html

Look at the pictures.

Breathe deeply to dispel nausia and/or giggles.

Now try to comprehend that he thinks this will cruise at 140 kts.

And this guy's a retired USAF pilot and has a degree in aeronautical engineering! The mind reels.

But you've gotta love the name. In an era when experimental flying contraptions are being called "The Penetrator" and the "X-9000 SkyRaper", he's got the "Magic Dragon". Ten points for quaint.