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Re: New guy with a bunch of questions

Thanks for the response!

So when you are powered up and cruising what is the average angle of
attack of the main wing? And what is a normal flap setting? How much
force does it take to rotate the wing while sailing?

If you are not already aware, there are some great programs available
for wing design such as TraCFoil and Compufoil3D. You enter all of the
parameters such as airfoil type, spars, chord, etc, etc and it will
plot a set of full size ribs for you. It is very easy to make tapered
wings with these programs.

Thanks again,

Phil Kite, Sherwood Park, Alberta




Sat Oct 20, 2007 6:22 pm

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Hi All, I just found this group today and I'm very excited about the wing concept. I also restore and build aircraft, so I like wings. I have a bunch of...
Phil
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Oct 19, 2007
11:15 pm

Welcome Phil , The flap stays angled pretty much all the time. The only time not to use it is to depower. WN1 was the first small sized wing I made . I felt it...
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Oct 20, 2007
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Thanks for the response! So when you are powered up and cruising what is the average angle of attack of the main wing? And what is a normal flap setting? How...
Phil
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Oct 20, 2007
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The main wing can range from 15 to to 5 degrees at speed. I usually run 20 to 30 degrees of flap .Less if its blowing hard. We have found a chain and sprocket...
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Oct 21, 2007
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Hi John, That video and other web site answered just about every question, thank you so much for sharing this great information! I live a a small airport (Twin...
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