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Old 07-21-2009 | 01:28 PM
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Default RE: Original Taurus Plans Question

Bill, downthrust is there to compensate for the small decalage. Even though both wing and stab are set to 0 degrees incidence angle, the zero-lift angle for the 2419 wing airfoil is about -0.6 degrees. If you set the wing to this incidence angle you should (or may) set downthrust to zero. (I checked that in a simulator.)

Right thrust is another cup of tea. Since it should make up for the effects of prop torque, which are quite noticeable with a 12x6 prop, you may leave it as is. There's virtually no drawback if nearly all maneuvers in the schedule are positive-g. But right thrust is a matter of taste.

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