Design and CAD
The reason I suggested that this subject has it's own "room" is that obviously it's not a subject for everyone. I've posted individual questions and comments within the other subjects, but they're quickly pushed out of the way in favor of "How to torque roll", or whatever.
I am hoping that those few of us who enjoy the design process, whether it be CAD or not, could have a permanent place to exchange ideas and store information, like a "Design Reference Library". As you may know, there is almost nothing available like this on the net or in publications for modelers.
I recently went looking for a simple piece of (decalage) information. I posted it here in "3D, Pattern..." and also in "Aerodynamics", and also wrote to the NSRCA and several other individual "known" flyers. Not even ONE real response! It's my opinion that better designs make everybody happy, and promote growth in the hobby. Sadly, at this time most designers seem to be simply copying the previous person and making subtle changes based on the "fly and adjust" method. This is fine, but I would really like to collect those interested in "real" design into a little group, and have some serious (and fun) discussions about the details. I hope some of you do too!
Thanks.