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Old May 5th 04, 12:55 AM
Bob Salvo
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Reflexed airfoils can operate quite well on tailed gliders and
this configuration offers many pratical benifits.


Unfortunately, though, reflexed airfoils, that I have seen, are all very
sensitive to rain, bugs, and turbulence. Can't rely on their published L/D in
the real world.
Bob