In order to fly, an aircraft not only has to generate lift, it has to also be stable. What does this mean and does it happen? Hang gliders are flying wings so are unusual aircraft, in this video we look at how pitch stability is achieved for both conventional aircraft and unconventional aircraft such as canards and tandem wings.

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