Airfoils for 426/428
10-20-2012, 12:52 PM
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Airfoils for 426/428
Has anyone used the Selig S8052 for a 426 or 428 wing? If so, how did it work out? The attached Xfoil runs are for a Q-500 wingsection at approximately 160 mph. The drag polars look interesting.
10-20-2012, 02:18 PM
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RE: Airfoils for 426/428
I used a Selig 2055 which looks similar to the 8052, on a Dayton Wright RB1. Good performance, given the relatively low power input. All around good flying/handling model, as well as being one of the best "off the board" I've built. Offhand I believe it was close to the 11.88% thickness shown in your spec.
Flight video:
[link]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lOW45upnDXM[/link]
Flight video:
[link]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lOW45upnDXM[/link]
