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.
Man-powered flight -- Myth or reality
Can Aeronautical J
Canadian Aeronautical Journal ; 7 , n 4
1961
12 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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