Thread: Open Class Super-Ship from Windward Performance
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Old August 3rd 12, 04:29 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Bill D
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Default Open Class Super-Ship from Windward Performance
On Friday, August 3, 2012 2:04:26 AM UTC-6, Magnus Johansson wrote:
http://windward-performance.com/open...ed-super-ship/



I like it!

Neat design.

However, I suspect a larger tail volume will be required for winch launch. Winch launch will be a necessity to keep training costs reasonable as tow plane operating costs continue to increase. The ASK-21 has superlative winch behavior partly because of its large horizontal tail.