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Old February 8th 11, 02:25 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Andreas Maurer
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Default Sailplane data

On Tue, 8 Feb 2011 09:44:45 +0000, JJ21
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a) Any modern gliders are using NACA type airfoils?


Nope... I'd estimate since at least 50 years...

b) Whether anyone knows what the parabolic equation of the ASG-29
profile?


If you men the parabolic equation that defines the camber and
thickness distribution of NACA airfoil:

Laminar airfoils that are used on gliders don't use parabolic
equations - their shape is defined by calculating the shape based upon
pressure distribution.


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Andreas