[NSRCA-discussion] Thick trailing edges

[Amir Neshati]

Thick TE will be more sensitive/responsive around neutral, but will have a
linear feel throughout the surface travel range....A thin TE will be softer
around neutral, but will gain more sensitivity as travel is increased (like
built in expo)..... As for drag, there is about a 1% ~ 2% advantage on the
thin TE, nothing significant, unless you are trying to set a world speed
record, or pattern becomes a timed event ;-) ......Whatever you do, just
keep the TE square, not round.

Amir

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> [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]  On Behalf Of Peter
> Pennisi
> Sent:	Tuesday, January 16, 2007 5:33 AM
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> Subject:	[NSRCA-discussion] Thick trailing edges
> 
> How effective are thick trailing edges in softening up the feel of a
> surface around neutral?  Is it a fad or does it actually work.
> 
> I am putting together my second model with composite wings which have very
> thin trailing edges (Comp-ARF -IMPACT). I have never been really
> comfortable with the feel on my first model. I am thinking of removing
> some of the rear wing to increase the thickness of the trailing edge
> (Should not be too difficult - only concern will be if ailerons will be
> large enough to force a decent snap)
> 
> The model came at the right price so it was always destined as a test bed
> to try out some ideas.
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