RCU Forums - View Single Post - Razor sharp trailing edges
View Single Post
Old 05-10-2011 | 10:34 AM
  #8  
rhklenke's Avatar
rhklenke
My Feedback: (24)
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 6,005
Likes: 0
Received 34 Likes on 21 Posts
From: Richmond, VA
Default RE: Razor sharp trailing edges


ORIGINAL: tp777fo

I have been told the razor sharp trailing edges set you up for flutter. My favorite kit manufacturer specifically says to blunt the t/e.
What I've always heard was that you needed to either taper the surface to a point (razor sharp isn't a requirement, just an even taper to a reasonably thin edge), or leave the edge blunt. Rounding the edges is what I've always heard/read tends to produce or exacerbate flutter.

Bob