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Old 06-06-2004 | 01:00 PM
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William Robison
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Default RE: Gee Bee R2 red color

The fin offset is common on short fuselages with propellor engines. It is to counter the spiral flow of the prop wash against the greater vertical area above the center line of the empennage. Has nothing to do with torque, 'though that's a popular misconception.

Think I'm wrong? Ask your local friendly aeronautic engineer.

Bill.