[NSRCA-discussion] Biplanes

[Ron Van Putte]

Since the top wing affects the bottom wing more than the other way  
around and, based on the way downwash works, the top wing affects the  
bottom wing even more when the top wing is in front of the bottom  
wing.  So,you'd think all biplanes would have the top wing behind the  
bottom wing, like in the Staggerwing Beech.  However, pilots have a  
peculiar desire to look down on either side of the fuselage and it's  
a lot easier for them if the top wing is forward of the bottom wing.

Ron VP

On May 30, 2008, at 1:06 PM, Charles Hochhalter wrote:

>
> What is the aerodynamic advantage to putting the top wing forward  
> on a biplane as opposed to the Beech Saggerwing design?
>
> Just curious... looking for some good discussion.
>
>
> Chuck
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