To Phoenix
| To Phoenix | |
|---|---|
| The To Phoenix in flight, 28 March 1982 | |
| Role | Human-powered aircraft |
| National origin | United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer | Fred To |
| First flight | 1981 |
| Number built | 1 |
The Phoenix was a human-powered aircraft, designed and built in the 1980s by the British architect Frederick To. It was notable for being an inflatable tailless design and for its low airspeed.
Taking inspiration from Daniel Perkins' work with the Reluctant Phoenix, Fred To wished to resolve issues with storage and crashibility that previous human-powered aircraft had suffered from. To this end, the Phoenix was designed to have a simple layout, be easily stored, and be robust enough to survive accidents without damage.