Thread: wing tape
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Old August 11th 20, 01:48 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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On Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 8:26:17 AM UTC-4, Don Grillo wrote:
My question is, With Wing and tail tape on why do I get a very loud howling when I Fly faster than 90 knots. And get no howling if I don’t tape the wings and tail.?
LAK17a/18.
I don’t mean to hijack this thread.


90% of the time this is a loose tape edge on lower wing root, 6 - 12" in front of trailing edge. Inspect with pocket knife or similar after flight. It may still look sealed.

T8