De Lailhacar

   This high-wing monoplane is said to have been designed by the Spaniard Jacques de Lailhacar, but was built in France by Berthaud. The deep rectangular uncovered fuselage rested on the axle of the 2-wheel undercarriage; long skids stood out in front, and 2 shorter skids at the rear. The 50 hp 4-cylinder inline water-cooled Prini-Berthaud was set on the top of the nose, with the wing aft of the radiator at a high angle of attack and slight anhedral. The large rectangular elevator was hinged above the stern, behind a large rudder pivoted the flat deck. A control wheel was mounted on an inclined column; photos dated 5 March 1910 show the column tilted back but the elevator down. The monoplane was said to have flown first on 6 March 1910.

   (Span: 10 m; length: 11 m; weight: 300 kg; 50 hp Prini-Berthaud)