The Flying Dome Tent
Q. Master John, please settle an argument. My friend says that wall tents fly better because the walls catch strong winds easily. I say that Viking tents fly better because they are in fact sails. Who is right?

A. You are both wrong! Dome tents fly best, in almost all ways. When flying, they maintain a good trim, but with the bottom up. Furthermore, they hold their shape very well. I know this is true, having some personal experience with OTHER PEOPLE'S flying tents. While at Estrella some years ago, I made a quick color sketch of a flying dome tent, based on my personal observations, in the presense of many co-witnesses.