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Old 02-06-2012 | 08:30 PM
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Default RE: High wing incidence

Well, Vertical Grimmace, I'm getting back into rc after a long absence. After looking around I located some YS and Jett engines. I decided to build something to fly in the back yard. Ordered the O.S. electric not knowing much about electrics. I don't think it will work on the size I plan to build.

The wing? I don't much care for flat bottom wings. Although most of the flat bottom wings on those old rubber powered jobs looked like maybe 10%. I picked the naca for speed and stability.I originally drew up a 0015, but liked the look of the 0012 better. I build high wings with no dihedral. This is so the spars, leading and trailing edge and sheeting can be one piece. Aspect ratio? I am pretty sure I can build a 5/1 lighter than a 6/1. Wing area? Probably too large for a backyard plane. We'll see. I like a plane with some speed and, as much as you can get in a high wing, neutral handling.

Again, thanks for the advice and taking the time to help.