Complex sentence: The Blériot IV, a variation on this design which replaced the forward annular wing with a canard biplane setup similar to the 1903 Wright Flyer, was able to leave the ground in a series of small hops before being damaged beyond repair.
Split into simpler sentences: The Blériot IV was a variation on this design, which replaced the forward annular wing with a canard biplane setup similar to the 1903 Wright Flyer. This aircraft was able to leave the ground in a series of small hops before being damaged beyond repair.