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Old 04-17-2008 | 11:49 PM
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Default RE: Reducing the surface area of the wings for going faster?

Agreed. It was meant (mostly) in jest.[)]

Joking aside, I also think it would be better to clip the wings, rather than tapering the leading edge. To be able to maintain a proper foil shape would require foam cutting equipment, and the proper root and tip templates. Reducing that much wing would reduce a lot of lift, and may require more power to obtain flight. It may also weaken the wing quite a bit and you may have to add a new carbon spar. Much easier to clip the wings and add a little larger motor.