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Askalon 07-18-2003 01:43 PM

Tail wing question: High or low?
 
looking over the various designs of planes (and this may need to be moved to the builder forum) but is there a difference where the tail wing sits ? I see some on the top, in the middle or on the bottom.

Montague 07-18-2003 01:46 PM

Tail wing question: High or low?
 
Short answer:
In theory, yes, it can matter.
In practice, on a beginner's plane or typical sport plane it makes little to no difference.

MinnFlyer 07-18-2003 02:07 PM

Tail wing question: High or low?
 
Often it will be located where it is away from the wake of the wing, so that the wing's turbulance won't affect it.

brschmid 07-18-2003 11:06 PM

Tail wing question: High or low?
 

Originally posted by MinnFlyer
Often it will be located where it is away from the wake of the wing, so that the wing's turbulance won't affect it.
also to stay away from the prop-wash/ slipstream.


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