Thanks to everyone who participated in this spirited little debate. A special thanks to RCH for keeping it going and attracting the professional opinions.

It is friendly debates like this that hopefully get some of the young guys interested in carreers in aeronautics and aviation.

I will confess I learned a lot of new stuff about wings in my own research on this subject.

I have been involved with Spad since the very early days, and would never allow a difference of opinion to jeopardize my friendship with Tattoo, Kraut, Chris or any of the other Spad guys. I have been referred to as "opinionated" over the years, but at my age I see no reason to change. So, be prepared for more debate topics in the future.

Cajun