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Old 12-07-2004 | 07:10 AM
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Default RE: Biplane with only bottom wing?

Mike told me that the 2nd wing on a bipe only accounts for about 33% more lift, probably even less on a landing as most of the wind is bled out by the bottom wing in landing configuration if you come in at a positive angle of attack.

Now if the wings were never staggered and one right above the other that's really good news. I had a couple Pitt's bipes and a Dave Patrick Ulty all with staggered wings and the CG was in way in front of the thickest point of the bottom wing, closer to the leading edge.

Since your bipe wings are not staggered ... I cannot not see why this plane won't fly fine.

BUT you are still required to take a video, for educational purposes!