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Old 01-14-2023 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by jd_boggs
I'm going to simulate my new air foil design and I need to know how much lift is required beyond the weight of the airframe to achieve stability? Is the answer in percentage or factor of 2 etc. I simply don't have a clue..... Merry Christmas to all.
thanks in advance..
I think you want to have at least a 4 to 1 thrust to weight ratio..especially if this is your first model. If you stay true to this advice..then your choice of airfoil is not so important.

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