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To: Neidermeyer
I like the biplane better ,, especially the minimalist strut...

Even better, the top wing has forward sweep.

13 posted on 07/30/2013 2:11:58 PM PDT by hattend (Firearms and ammunition...the only growing industries under the Obama regime.)
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To: hattend

Even better, the top wing has forward sweep.
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Very innovative ... I’ve always liked the look of dihedral but hated that it squanders lift in 2 competing directions for stability (high wing planes need very little dihedral because of the cg being below the wing) ... Is the purpose of the forward sweep to lessen the losses at the tips( sinking vortices)?

I’d love to build a 4 place Lancair or similar..


14 posted on 07/30/2013 2:43:06 PM PDT by Neidermeyer (I used to be disgusted , now I try to be amused.)
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