kenh3497

Is there such a thing as a list of plotted airfoils in a DFX or similar file format that can be downloaded and plugged in to a cad program?

I've been looking at some of the airfoil programs and it seems since I already have Draftsite (though I still don't really know how to use it) taht most if not all these airfoil programs are just glorified CAD software limited to airfoils. If one had a NACA file it would be a snap to make your own templates or whatever.

OK, my flame suit is on.....

paof

Try profili very ease to use .

Lnewqban

Yes, try "on-line airfoils":

http://www.profili2.com/eng/default.htm

All Day Dan

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Use www.compufoil.com for all the airfoils you'll ever need. Dan.

limeybob

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Profili Pro is what I use.
Bob

Chasing Fear

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I've used [link=http://www.cncplusplus.com/AeroPlot/Aero%20Plot.htm]Aeroplot[/link] to generate DXFs for CAD use.

Here is another site with airfoils as well. [link=http://www.worldofkrauss.com/]Airfoil Database.[/link]

-Al

kenh3497

This is more along the lines of what I was thinking about. Trying to do this on the cheap I am looking at building a kind of a foamy hybrid. It may all be for naught but I thought it would be worth a try. I found this plane on the web and am making, or closer to the truth, trying to make a few changes to suit me for an electric airplane. I suck at the internet so I hope my image attaches


Yup, didn't work like I wanted,[] Open a new tab or window and it should be there

js3

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Are the airfoils trying to take over the world again?

Here are a couple of my favorite sites...

http://www.ae.illinois.edu/m-selig/a..._database.html

and

http://www.mh-aerotools.de/airfoils/

More airfoils than anyone will ever use.

Enjoy!

tdstaf

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What airfoil are you looking for? I could generate it and email you the dxf.

Tim

kenh3497

I'm not looking for anything in particular right at the moment. I'm trying to learn Draftsite so right now it is a lot if experimentation. The plan for the airplane I posted was already done and I found it on some site so I'm playing around with it, breaking it apart and moving stuff around. I need to learn how to draw for real though. It will come sooner or later.

I guess if I was looking for an particular foil it would need to be something that would make a good aerobatic airfoil. I plan on doing the whole plane in foam and maybe cover it with 1/2 or 3/4 ounce glass with either epoxy or polyurethane (water base) The airfoil that is included with the plan looks "right" but, in reality I have no idea what it is. I'll give this a try first, see how it flies and go from there. Changes are inevitable and nothing is written in stone.

Thanks for the offer Tim!! I'm thinking this may turn into a winter project????

Ken

tdstaf

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Sure Ken,
There are several aerobatic foils guys use not to familar with those since I mainly design smaller warbirds and have about 4 different ones I use on them that fly well.

Try asking some of the 3D guys in another forum what there using and good luck with Your project.

Best Tim