Delta wing design
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Delta wing design
I want to build a delta wing sailplane, one of those with no fuselage, but I really know nothing about it's aerodynamics. Any link that can give me that info??
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RE: Delta wing design
Here you have a very interesting link. If you read it carefully you sould be able to desing an build you own flying wing. Anyway I recommend you to beging by some popular model like Zagi.
I hope it wil be interesting for you.
David
http://www.mh-aerotools.de/airfoils/flywing1.htm
I hope it wil be interesting for you.
David
http://www.mh-aerotools.de/airfoils/flywing1.htm
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RE: Delta wing design
Delta wings are pretty much only efficient at higher speeds like with slope flying. I see you're living in Florida where, last I heard, there wasn't many options for slope flying. Did you intend for this to be used for thermal flying? If so then I'd suggest going for a flying wing instead.
The problem with a delta is the very low aspect ratio that creates high drag at the slower flying speeds.
In the meantime you can check out a sloper delta at .... http://www.mugi.co.uk/ . Click on the Mugi Evo for links to plans and techniques.
The problem with a delta is the very low aspect ratio that creates high drag at the slower flying speeds.
In the meantime you can check out a sloper delta at .... http://www.mugi.co.uk/ . Click on the Mugi Evo for links to plans and techniques.
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RE: Delta wing design
Thanks a lot, and Bruce, I alternate living beteen Florida and Bogota, Colombia, where we have plenty slopes. Besides, I was also planning on installing a norvel 0.61 to fly at pur flying field
Thanks a lot
colmo
Thanks a lot
colmo
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RE: Delta wing design
check out the "giant Delta" at www.crazyherb.com
I have built several of these planes and they fly great! Easy to build with the foam house insulation that you can purchase at any Home Depot or Lowe's.
I have built several of these planes and they fly great! Easy to build with the foam house insulation that you can purchase at any Home Depot or Lowe's.