Re: Gliders to fliers

["James R. Cunningham" <jrccea@bellsouth.net>]

Martin Barnett wrote:

> James Cunningham wrote:

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> I appreciate that, but with regards to the non-canard adaptations you
> mentioned that are at the disposal of aircraft, this is not an option
> animals have in mastering flight or if they do it has been ruled out for
> birds already.

Has it?

> What's the grounding (no
> pun intended) for the tail first then wings theory anyway?

Durned if I know.  It isn't a theory I'd buy into anyway.

All the best,
Jim