In this section, I will show you the facts, as I have found them. I know that I was a bit more than skeptical as I researched the channewing. To me, it was obviously, "too good to be true". As I uncovered more and more information, one thing was constant - everyone who has firsthand knowledge of the channelwing says, "yes, it works just as advertised". So that you might join the ranks of, "true believers", this section will contain only research data or pure verifiable facts, with the documentation to prove it. Obviously there is too much data on the channelwing to reproduce completely, but I hope to whet your appetite with the following figures and data. But, before you read this section, I will ask you to think of this exercise. Design a simple (not even flaps) five passenger plane with 450 HP, capable of slow flying at 20 mph, 160mph cruise, 200'' takeoff and landing, with extreme load carrying ability. If you can do it, you know more than any aeronautical department, or aircraft manufacturer, and I'd like to see the plans. On the other hand, the Custer CCW-5 did exceed all those parameters, and did it many years ago. Take a look!