A human-powered plane provides some special challenges in stability and control. As shown in the photograph of the Gossamer Albatross, the plane is flown close to the ground at relatively low speed, ...

The technology of the bicycle, with its relatively low-loss chain and gear drive and rigid triangulated frame, has been applied to all successfull human-powered aircraft. The diagram shows the pilot's ...

The team at [Bearospace Industries] has been working on the challenge for the while, and their Solar Dragon aircraft recently had a very successful test flight, producing about 50% more power than ...