Lancairs - at least the early ones - used an NLF0125 natural laminar flow airfoil. It was found that this airfoil and others like it didn't achieve minimum cruise drag until the flaps were reflexed.
The original source of the perspex forming information that was provided to Bob H. can be found at: http://www.designnews.com/article/CA85859 I'm posting this as per Bob H's suggestion. Shaun
0.00 MANY_EXCLAMATIONS Subject has many exclamations Paul: Have you considered Communications Earplugs? Allow me to explain. Your observations are on the mark. I did a spectral analysis of Europa coc
If you are interested in low "observer" noise, one thing to consider is that the 914's turbo removes a lot of energy, and therefore noise, from the engine exhaust. Noise isn't much of a concern in th
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Thicker windshields are usually installed to reduce wind and vibration noise intrusion into the cockpit. The windshield is a huge drumhead that is set vibrating by the prop blast and engine vibration
Indeed a nice installation. I'd suggest going all the way and putting a real headrest on to slide down over the harness riser. For serious crash protection a headrest is a must. There were two reason