Publisher's 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.
