The Byrdman II

GPTKB entity

Statements (44)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_operated John Byrd
high aspect ratio wings
pilot-operated controls
over 2 hours
gptkbp:associated_with human-powered flight community
gptkbp:category gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:cockpit open cockpit
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:2005
6 months
gptkbp:controls wing warping
gptkbp:design sustainable flight
gptkbp:designed_by John Byrd
gptkbp:engine_type human-powered
gptkbp:environment outdoor flight conditions
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:2006
gptkbp:historical_significance pioneering human-powered flight
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Byrdman II
gptkbp:inspiration Daedalus and Icarus
gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of airshows
gptkbp:landing_gear fixed landing gear
gptkbp:length 6.5 meters
gptkbp:material gptkb:item
streamlined fuselage
gptkbp:max_speed 25 km/h
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight runway takeoff
gliding landing
gptkbp:media_coverage aviation magazines
gptkbp:notable_achievement successful flight demonstration
gptkbp:notable_recordings first human-powered flight across the English Channel
gptkbp:propulsion pedal-powered propeller
gptkbp:range unlimited (as long as the pilot can pedal)
gptkbp:receives_funding_from private sponsorship
gptkbp:safety_features gptkb:musician
gptkbp:status retired
gptkbp:tail_type conventional tail
gptkbp:training pilot training
gptkbp:type gptkb:rocket
gptkbp:used_in aeronautical competitions
gptkbp:weight 30 kilograms
pilot plus aircraft weight
gptkbp:wingspan 12.5 meters
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Byrdman
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6