Name: Tail First Flying - the Canard
Released: 1993-09-29

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.

Show First Flights with Neil Armstrong

Episode S03E04

Air Date Sep 29, 1993

Season 3 Episodes

S03E01 Whirling Wings - Evolution of the Rotorhead S03E02 Water Birds - Floatplanes and Flying Boats S03E03 Jump to the Sky - Jet VTOL S03E04 Tail First Flying - the Canard S03E05 First Around The World S03E06 Flying Blind S03E07 Flying Wings S03E08 Flight Control - Wing Warping to Fly-by-Wire S03E09 Flash Of Glory - Aerial Combat Enters The Jet Age S03E10 Flying the Mail S03E11 Backyard Fliers - An Airplane In Every Garage S03E12 First In Speed: Air Racing S03E13 Propellers - Wings With A Twist

Tail First Flying - the Canard (S03E04)

Season 3 Episodes