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The book, Canard: A Revolution In Flight, is a first edition publication centered on canard and tandem-wing airplanes. The reader will discover how and why they were developed. Also revealed is how they evolved into the fast, beautiful, safest and most effiect aircraft in the history of flight. Some of the interesting topics featured include: 1) The historical significance and design evolution of the canard concept; 2) Basic canard aerodynamics and why properly designed canards will not stall or spin; 3) Flight characteristics and handling qualities of both historical and modern day canards; 4) Canards of the future, with proposed amateur-built and general aviation designs; 5) The amazing maneuverability of the canard jet fighters and 6) A complete review of the many modern canards designed by Burt Rutan. The major sections of this book include: 1) Forward by Burt Rutan; 2) Introduction; 3) Canard Stall-Free Safety; 4) Experimental Aircraft And The Development Of The Canard; 5) Review Of Modern Canard and Tandem Wing Aircraft; 6) Future Canard Developments and 7) Appendix. In addition to a very informative narrative, "Canard: A Revolution In Flight" includes hundreds of three-view drawings, inboard profiles, cutaway illustrations and many photographs. This book is 200 pages and is in very good condition. The author is Andy Lennon. Edition published in 1984.