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I am in the final stages of production on my new "Eagle One" design which is a revised fiberglass fuse. Version of my "Mirage" ( Changed the name for obvious reasons) .<BR>
The first Fuselage is out of the mold and I am looking at possible revisions to the wings but unfortunately I am wing stupid. <BR>
If there is anyone out there that will provide some insight on the subject it will be appreciated.<BR>
1. Airfoil? Shape and type with advantages and disadvantages of those currently used on pattern planes <BR>
2. Plan size and shape? Single tapered and double tapered and why?<BR>
3. Airfoil thickness and taper? Equal percentage or higher percentage taper and why?<BR>
4. More sweep or less sweep? (expected effect)<BR>
5. Dihedral? Expected effects.<BR>
What are the best being used currently? Why?<BR>
I am currently using a Laminar airfoil 2- 1/8" Max thickness (11.5%), 19" wide at the root and 9" wide at the tip double tapered with a leading edge sweep of 15 degrees and a trailing edge taper of 2-1/2 degrees plan form with equal percentage thickness, 34" long and 7 degrees dihedral.<BR>
The airplane fly's good with some small flight imperfections that I think a revision to wing design may correct. I just want to make sure that I understand what the expected results of any changes will be before I proceed<BR>
Any and all help will be appreciated.<BR>
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