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Old 10-13-2009 | 08:11 PM
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flywilly
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Default RE: I cannot dispute this statement

Hey Mike,
I understand how thicker airfoils work, but what is the principle behind thicker trailing edges? I think Dave Von Linsowe (maybe somebody else) experimented with thicker TEs at least 10 years ago. The TE was actually thicker than the surface immediately in front of it.
Regards,
Will B.