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Rounded elevator counterbalance leading edges
Anybody know of a reference on this on the web, or (gasp) even in print?
I know that there are some supposed advantages to this, as opposed to having a squared off leading edge which fairs in perfectly when the elevator is perfectly aligned with the stabilizer. thanks Ed Wischmeyer |
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Ed Wischmeyer wrote:
Anybody know of a reference on this on the web, or (gasp) even in print? I know that there are some supposed advantages to this, as opposed to having a squared off leading edge which fairs in perfectly when the elevator is perfectly aligned with the stabilizer. thanks Ed Wischmeyer Don't have a reference, but just think about it...the nose of the plane is designed heavy in case of stall, so the elevator spends most of the time slightly elevated (pushing the nose up). Having it fair perfectly in a state that the plane rarely sees wouldn't be advantageous, would it? -- http://www.ernest.isa-geek.org/ "Ignorance is mankinds normal state, alleviated by information and experience." Veeduber |
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"Ed Wischmeyer" wrote in message ... Anybody know of a reference on this on the web, or (gasp) even in print? I know that there are some supposed advantages to this, as opposed to having a squared off leading edge which fairs in perfectly when the elevator is perfectly aligned with the stabilizer. thanks Ed Wischmeyer The part I remember reading was, is that a rounded one lessens the "nibble". -- Jim in NC |
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On Tue, 14 Oct 2003 17:10:57 -0700, Ed Wischmeyer
wrote: Anybody know of a reference on this on the web, or (gasp) even in print? I know that there are some supposed advantages to this, as opposed to having a squared off leading edge which fairs in perfectly when the elevator is perfectly aligned with the stabilizer. thanks Ed Wischmeyer Ed ol' sausage Darrol Stinton's book has one diagram with one part related to elevator profiles for flutter resistance. has a rounded edge slightly proud of the wing surface to promote flow reattachment. it aint strictly what you were asking but may be the sort of thing a fuzzy memory would refer back to. The Design of the Aeroplane is the book. edition 1 has the diagram on page 444 edition 2 has the diagram on page 440. Stealth Pilot |
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