#Barillon monoplane

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The second monoplane of Pierre Barillon [France, 1909] by Kees Kort Via Flickr: Pierre Barillon built several monoplanes. This is the second design dating from 1909. As the picture shows Barrillon had quite some influeneces in his design. The wings and the control system for the pilot - wheels - seem to come directly from the Antoinette. The landing gear was very similar to the Blériot XI undercarriage (heavily patented by Blériot) differing only somewhat in a central ski and perforated beams pivoting to hold the wheels. The wing had no ailerons and used (just as in some Antoinette types) wing warping.Engine was only 25 hp, a 2-cylinder type. Pierre Barillon got his flying licence of the Aeroclub de France on 7 December 1910 and finally became chief test pilot for Nieuport. Unfortunately he died young from typhoid on 30 August 1912.