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Old January 1st 04, 12:59 AM
Cy Galley
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I thought the round the world non-stop Voyager was a canard... Guess I am
wrong! GRIN

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Cy Galley
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"David O" wrote in message
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"Dan Apel" wrote:

BTW if you want long range a canard is not for you.


Your assertion rings false in both theory and practice. There is
nothing inherently range-limiting about a canard design. Of the
popular canard homebuilt designs, most rank quite well in cruise
range. A stock Long EZ, for example, will fly 1000 miles full
throttle at altitude (75% power) and land with VFR reserves in the
tanks. The Class C-1a and C-1b world records for range are held by
canard aircraft.

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