On Friday, February 7, 2014 12:03:40 AM UTC-5, Mike the Strike wrote:
Wouldn't it be simpler just to get rid of the fuselage and put the cockpit and pilot in the wing?

Now you're talking like the Horten Brothers. It works, but because of the washout required, it's not quite as efficient.

http://www.twitt.org/Hoiv-03.jpg