Attempt is made to explain why previous attempts to build successful man-powered aircraft failed; minimum strength requirement in view of mission it should perform; sizes and weights of family of 2-seater aircraft ranging from 150 to 350 sq ft wing area and wing aspect ratios of 5 to 30 are estimated and aerodynamic characteristics of optimum design with respect to minimum power requirement found; critical analysis of quantities involved and possible improvements.


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    Title :

    Man-powered flight -- Myth or reality


    Additional title:

    Can Aeronautical J


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    Publication date :

    1961


    Size :

    12 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


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