A contract for three MC-1 gliders, two flyable and one for static testing, was given to the Airborne and General aircraft company, which had been formed by Bowlus and Criz.
The contract involved the purchase of three MC-1 gliders from Airborne and General aircraft company, a firm established by Bowlus and Criz. Two of these gliders were ready to fly while one was intended for static testing.