Lift-Plank = Wing!
So the question is, why would you have 4 wings on an aircraft, as opposed to 2. What benefit did the bi-plane have and why don't we build em too much any more? Comparing the initial bi-planes such as the Fokker DVII vs the Bristol M1-C AND of course the Pitts vs the Extra.
Some answers I have discussed with fellow "lift-plank" users we have the following
ideas :-
1) Initial bi-planes were built for the extra lift with more wings (of course more drag)
2) The wings of bi-planes could be strung together to create extra strength. (is this true?)
3) More control surfaces in the airflow (Pitts?) therefore giving more authority.
4) The monoplane would have a better roll-rate would it not?
5) Better visibility in the monoplane as well
One last question, I notice from a plan view of the pitts the wings seems swept a bit, what is the reason for this?
OK So I haven't been to a flying club bar for a while, and I'm curious!