Geek1945
Well-Known Member
While looking for a 'good' not perfect airfoil, since I don't believe a perfect airfoil exist since there are more airfoils than airplanes it appears, I stumbled upon an airfoil which might confirm the modified flying barn door theory. How this laminated slab flies like a magic carpet, without any efficiency it appears to violate everything I've read about smooth transitions in airfoils. About the only redeeming feature is pure simplicity so a builder could slap a wing together in an hour or less, while most observers are thinking too bad Ed has gone nuts.
Just how does airfoil work?:
One thing for sure no one can complain about the lack of selections with airfoils! My scientific approach is vetting out likely candidates, paste them on a dart board then toss. Since this whole flying business seems like nothing but, compromises. May Raymer's book save me from this insanity and turn the lights back on.
Just how does airfoil work?:
[h=1]KFm3-TGK[/h]http://www.airfoildb.com/foils/549
One thing for sure no one can complain about the lack of selections with airfoils! My scientific approach is vetting out likely candidates, paste them on a dart board then toss. Since this whole flying business seems like nothing but, compromises. May Raymer's book save me from this insanity and turn the lights back on.
