Canard--A Revolution in Flight--Commemorative Edition: Military--Civilian--Homebuilt - Softcover

Lennon, Andy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0938716786 ISBN 13: 9780938716785

Publisher: Aeronautical Publishers, 2016

Synopsis

DISCOVER THE EXCITING WORLD OF CANARDS “Now, Andy Lennon has provided us with an excellent history of the canard and tandem-wing airplanes. We have, for the first time in a single source, descriptions and photos of the ‘tail-first’ aircraft from the Wright Flyer to the Starship I. The text also details the specific flying qualities exhibited by many of the aircraft. “To the aviation enthusiast and pilot, the book will provide interesting and sometimes fascinating accounts of how the various shapes handled in the air. “The designer will find the book useful in highlighting many of the problems inherent in tandem-wing design.” —From the Original Edition’s Foreword by Burt Rutan This Commemorative Edition of the only book ever published on the exciting world of canards covers one of aviation’s most captivating concepts. You’ll learn how and why canards were developed, and how they evolved into some of the fastest, most beautiful aircraft in history. Some of the absorbing topics featured include... · The historical significance and design evolution of the canard concept. · Why properly designed canards won’t stall or spin. · Basic canard aerodynamics, performance characteristics, and handling qualities. · Over 200 drawings, inboard profiles, cutaways, and photos. ·A review of proposed amateur-built and general aviation designs. · The amazing maneuverability of canard jet fighters. Some of the aircraft described include: The Wright brothers’ designs and how the canard saved them from serious accidents · The outstanding designs of Burt Rutan, originator of modern canards · Quickie Series · Dragonfly · COZY · Ultralight Canards · Secret German Experimentals · Russian Utka · Details are also presented for General Aviation canards, including: The Beech Starship I · Avtek-400 · OMAC-1 · Gates-Piaggio GP-180, and many other exciting canards from around the world. CANARD gives you “the-story-behind-the-story” of this intriguing aspect of flight. Whether you’re thinking of building your own airplane, or simply want to become aware of the unique qualities of these aircraft, this book could prove to be quite helpful. If you simply want to learn about the fascinating historical technological development of canards, and the role they have played in aviation, this book is for you.

About this edition

• Publisher: Aeronautical Publishers
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0938716786
• ISBN 13: 9780938716785
• Binding: Paperback