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flat botom air foils
cjuliano Mon Feb 06, 2012 9:00 pm
how do i get the most lift out of a flat bottom air foil? do i make it longer taller or what?
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Re: flat botom air foils
Mark Boesen Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:50 pm
A longer wing is usually more efficient, just look at a glider as an example.
To learn more about airfoils you should do a search on the internet, as there is a 'ton' of info on the subject. Although your question seems simple enough, it's like asking: Why is the sky is blue? The correct answer is kind of long and drawn out.
To learn more about airfoils you should do a search on the internet, as there is a 'ton' of info on the subject. Although your question seems simple enough, it's like asking: Why is the sky is blue? The correct answer is kind of long and drawn out.
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Re: flat botom air foils
nitroairplane Tue Feb 07, 2012 2:04 am
Yup make it longer you also get a plane better at carrying a load.
Just look at the lazy bee very floaty but can be heavy.
Just look at the lazy bee very floaty but can be heavy.
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Re: flat botom air foils
dirk gently Tue Feb 07, 2012 2:25 am
High aspect ratio wing results in reduced induced drag. Good for gliding, not necessarily for powered flight.
How to get high lift from a flat bottom airfoil? The same way as from any airfoil:
1. Make the wing surface large
2. Make the plane go faster
3. Make sure the angle of attack is optimal for your airfoil
How to get high lift from a flat bottom airfoil? The same way as from any airfoil:
1. Make the wing surface large
2. Make the plane go faster
3. Make sure the angle of attack is optimal for your airfoil
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