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Re: Measuring washout on flaps

Subject: Re: Measuring washout on flaps
From: JohnDHeykoop@aol.com
Date: Thu, 9 May 2002 21:30:24

>When I measure the angle of the flap at the root end with my digital level
>it measures 6.5 degrees and the tip end measures 7.9 degrees. These
>measurements are taken with the flap'upside down' that is, the flat side of
>the flap is facing upwards and resting in the upper jig.

>Before I start the layup could someone confirm I have 'washed out'
>correctly!

Simon Miles.

Yes you have, for when you turn your flap the right way up you will have an 
angle of attack at the root which is 1.4 degrees greater than the angle of 
attack at the tip. This will ensure that the root will stall before the tip 
does so.

John Heykoop
XS Monowheel #536


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