First Flights with Neil Armstrong S3E4 backdrop

First Flights with Neil Armstrong poster

First Flights with Neil Armstrong (1991)

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

S3E4 Tail First Flying - the Canard

Sep 29, 1993 Season 3 Episode 4 Documentary

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.