The June Bug - Aerodrome 3
The Aerial Experiment Association realized that the issue of lateral stability had been greatly enhanced with the use of ailerons on the White Wing. Following the crash and break up of Aerodrome 2, they determined to make additional modifications and strengthen their next aircraft.
Aerodrome 3, therefore, included a new feature at the front of the craft: a 'canard' or elevator in front design that would improve the handling of the aerodrome in flight by allowing the pilot to control the elevation by making subtle up and down adjustments to the canard. This canard, coupled with the ailerons would make the June Bug the most stable of their aircraft thus far.
-principal AEA member: Glenn H. Curtiss
-pilot: Glenn H. Curtiss
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