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Old 02-23-2004 | 10:20 AM
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Default RE: Are Wingtip Plates Effective?

You could use some velcro straps and try different sizes.
If they dont work just get rid of the velcro.
A buddy of mine uses them on a big bird (9 foot span)that he uses to get sailplanes up in the air. He sais it makes a big difference, stall speed is much lower. They are about 3 times as fat a the wing, the shape doesnt matter, square or round make your choice.
I have never seen a study, im interested in aerodynamics but dont know much about it (yet, gonna go for civilian pilot study next year)

Hope this helps