"Dan Apel" wrote:

BTW if you want long range a canard is not for you.

Your assertion rings false in both theory and practice. There is
nothing inherently range-limiting about a canard design. Of the
popular canard homebuilt designs, most rank quite well in cruise
range. A stock Long EZ, for example, will fly 1000 miles full
throttle at altitude (75% power) and land with VFR reserves in the
tanks. The Class C-1a and C-1b world records for range are held by
canard aircraft.

David O -- http://www.AirplaneZone.com