Canard Aerodynamics: Why You Might Not Want a Canard Airplane

This video is a follow-up to my "Why Did I Buy This Weird Cozy MKIV Canard Airplane" video:    • Why Did I Buy This Weird Cozy MKIV Ca...  

In that video I talked a lot about canard aerodynamics. In this video I talk about some common misconceptions about canard aircraft, and then list the downsides of canard aircraft, and the Cozy in particular.

Marc Zeitlin's Presentation:    • Canard Aircraft Aerodynamics - Introd...  

0:00 Intro
3:07 Vortilons
4:09 Swept Wing
6:47 Lift Curve Slope
8:35 Canard Lift Curve Slope
9:40 Yaw/Roll Stability
10:12 Winglets
11:19 Like/Like Comparisons
13:25 Canard Lift Advantage Misconception
16:47 Landing Speed
17:12 Small Wheels
17:29 Nose Gear
18:27 Propwash
19:51 Rotation Pivot

No content in this video should be taken as flight instruction or advice. Refer to your aircraft POH and consult your CFI. This video has been edited for time and content, and context may be lost or distorted. This video is for entertainment purposes only.

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