Canard
A Revolution in Flight
Lennon, Andy - Rutan, Burt (Foreword)
First Edition. First Printing.
This is the only book ever published on the exciting world of canards - aviation's greatest triumph. You'll discover how and why they were developed. Learn how they evolved into the fast, beautiful, safest and most efficient aircraft in history.
Some of the fascinating 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.
• Hundreds of three view drawings, inboard profiles, cutaways, and photos.
• Flight characteristics and handling qualities of both historical and modern day canards.
• Canards of the future, with a review of proposed amateur-built and general aviation designs.
• The Amazing maneuverability of the new canard Jet fighters.
• A complete rundown on the outstanding canards of Burt Rutan, the originator of the modern canard concepts.
Some of the aircraft described include: the Wright brothers designs and how the canard saved them from serious accidents • the Rutan designs • the Quickie series • Dragonfly • COZY • Rivers R-1 • XTC • Goldwing • Bezzola Retro • SunRay • secret German experimentals • the Russian Utka • designs from France, Italy, Sweden, and Japan. Complete details are also presented for the new American General Aviation canards, including: the Beech Starship l • Avtek-400 • OMAC-1 • and Gates-Piaggio GP-180. Many other exciting canards from all over the world are also featured.
CANARD covers it all, and gives you "the-story-behind-the-story" of the revolution in flight. Whether you're thinking of building a kit canard, or simply want to become aware of the unique qualities of these new aircraft, this is your guide. If you want to learn about the fascinating technological development of canards, and the important role they have played and are playing in aviation, this book is for you.
Softcover
199 Seiten / pages
many photos and illustrations
very good condition
Hummelstown, PA, USA - 1984 - AViation Publishers
Art.Nr. 23178
