[Harry J. Fletcher]

From what I have seen of dragons they tend to have large bodies and small wings which would indicate a possible lift versus drag ratio problem unless the dragon had enough thrust to overcome the inhferent drag presented by his nonareodynamic body shape. I would be quite careful of turing said dragon into a weapons platform so as not to increase the drag and cause the need for added thrust thus detracting from his airspeed which would restrict his ground attack capability. That being said if the pilot/dragon rider had to abandon the dragon then he would need some form of self protection so I would recommend a light sword of some sort for the pilot. I think the dragon's natural weapons i.e., fire, claws, teeth etc. and surprise attack from above are really all that is needed. I would be careful not to wear out the dragon until needed and make sure to feed him prime food to keep him at peak energy levels while excerising him regularly to keep him fit..

Regards,

Harry

[R Ashby]

[Shahril Dzulkifli]

I think I'll carry a Hastings Type X sword to battle even on a dragon