First Flights with Neil Armstrong (1991)
S03E04 Tail First Flying - the Canard
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Season 3
Episode 4
Episode Overview
Canards are the small wing surfaces located at the front of an airplane that assist in controlling its ascent and descent. This concept dates back to the early days of aviation, with the Wright brothers utilizing canards in their initial aircraft designs. However, after World War I, their usage became infrequent until advancements in computer technology enabled the precise control necessary to make this design effective once again.
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Season 3 Episodes 13
1.
Whirling Wings - Evolution of the Rotorhead
2.
Water Birds - Floatplanes and Flying Boats
3.
Jump to the Sky - Jet VTOL
4.
Tail First Flying - the Canard
5.
First Around The World
6.
Flying Blind
7.
Flying Wings
8.
Flight Control - Wing Warping to Fly-by-Wire
9.
Flash Of Glory - Aerial Combat Enters The Jet Age
10.
Flying the Mail
11.
Backyard Fliers - An Airplane In Every Garage
12.
First In Speed: Air Racing
13.
Propellers - Wings With A Twist
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