Tailless Aircraft in Theory and Practice is a seminal book by Karl Nickel Michael Wohlfahrt
" by Karl Nickel and Michael Wohlfahrt. This guide synthesizes their principles with modern aerodynamic research to provide a complete overview of tailless design. 1. Fundamental Theory of Tailless Design
Reflexed Airfoils: Use of trailing edges that curve upward to produce a positive pitching moment.
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: Traditional tails and fuselages create drag without producing lift. Reduce Weight
Broad Design Range: Coverage spans from radio-controlled (RC) models and hang gliders to full-scale powered aircraft, including significant historical designs like the Horten brothers' flying wings and the U.S. Stealth Bomber.
2. Static Longitudinal Stability
The book provides the mathematical derivation for the Static Margin.