CLPR's choice of airfoil on the osmose.
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CLPR's choice of airfoil on the osmose.
Whats the reasoning for having a "laminar" section on the osmose? WHen I say that I mean having the widest section of the airfoil at approximately 50% of the chord.
I understand the thick trailing edge, but this different airfoil does make me ge "huh?"
Any input would be appreciated.
I understand the thick trailing edge, but this different airfoil does make me ge "huh?"
Any input would be appreciated.
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RE: CLPR's choice of airfoil on the osmose.
It is not a true laminar flow section but one of the modified "naca" sections nothing new about it I have been using it for about 8 years
the high point is at 42% of the cord a lot of the Europeans have been using it for a long time
John
the high point is at 42% of the cord a lot of the Europeans have been using it for a long time
John
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RE: CLPR's choice of airfoil on the osmose.
the reason of laminar airfoils, is that the wing always has laminar flow over the all surface. the wing can fly faster, and at higher AoA and the flow will always stay laminar, or most of the time...
as the flow reaches high speed in the widest section, and the drag decreases the speed of the flow, causes it to separate itself from the wing, if the widest section is closer to the trailing edge, the turbulent flow that may appear, will stay little time over the surface of the wing
less drag ,less turbulence, and most important the wing generates more lift in all its surface
im sorry if my english is turbulent...
if anyone has other opinion, let us know!!
as the flow reaches high speed in the widest section, and the drag decreases the speed of the flow, causes it to separate itself from the wing, if the widest section is closer to the trailing edge, the turbulent flow that may appear, will stay little time over the surface of the wing
less drag ,less turbulence, and most important the wing generates more lift in all its surface
im sorry if my english is turbulent...
if anyone has other opinion, let us know!!
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RE: CLPR's choice of airfoil on the osmose.
I don't think lift is the issue as the aircraft has more than enough wing area, and it's not about less drag either in this case. Don't forget we're talking about F3A here, not a P-51 mustang. The speeds are low and constant speed flying is the game, the use of a laminar airfoil in this instance seems to be counterproductive.
Also having too much lift at the wrong time is as bad as having not enough.
But hey, what do I know.
Also having too much lift at the wrong time is as bad as having not enough.
But hey, what do I know.
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RE: CLPR's choice of airfoil on the osmose.
And hey, their are quite a few people using CPLR planes... but with different, personalised wings.
Most with a thiner airfoil at the tip.
And thats just the wings. I know some that have also produced the own, thinner stab.
He fly what he likes. Doesn't mean you'll like it.
Infact, judging by the comments here in Norway, most tend to prefer the modified versions.
That make life simpler doesn't it.[sm=50_50.gif]
Most with a thiner airfoil at the tip.
And thats just the wings. I know some that have also produced the own, thinner stab.
He fly what he likes. Doesn't mean you'll like it.
Infact, judging by the comments here in Norway, most tend to prefer the modified versions.
That make life simpler doesn't it.[sm=50_50.gif]