[NSRCA-discussion] Wing Sweep Angle?

[Dave Lockhart]

Jon Lowe might jump in at some point..but I recall a discussion years ago
related to Don Lowe's Phoenix series.  I don't recall the exact numbers, but
at a certain amount of sweep, there was minimal (if any) benefit for pattern
flying, and even if the correct rudder response (no coupling) was
maintained, there was an increased propensity for pro-roll when the wing was
loaded (ie, looping) with increased wing sweep.  I know my Dad's Phoenix 6
definitely exhibited that tendency - no roll coupling in Knife Edge, but
minor pro-roll coupling during loops.

 

Regards,

 

Dave

 

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Jim,

 

The root and tip chords do not have ACs per se, but you know that already.
The AC of a wing panel is located at 25% MAC and everything I've read on the
subject seems in agreement, at least for full scale, so I use that value for
my models. I think that's what Smith is alluding to

 

The actual angle I think is relative to the fuse CL...So if the wing is
rectangular, sweep is considered zero by convention (I think) (Ron correct
me if there is no convention on this). If sweep is aft, the angle should be
straight forward to measure or calculate. If sweep is fore, same thing
except the sign is reversed.

 

For the model wings I use (much higher root to tip ratios than every one
else uses), sweep at 25% chord is about 20 degrees to the rear. I haven't
found it excessive or insufficient. It doesn't affect the parameters I use
for wing vertical location on the fuse (given a specific dihedral angle).
This has been tested on 6 original designs so far over the years with
somewhat variable sweep angle (a few degrees, maybe as much as 5 degrees
delta). The dihedral effect delta has been nil. 

 

regads

Matt

-----Original Message-----
From: J N Hiller <jnhiller at earthlink.net>
To: General pattern discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
Sent: Sun, Dec 8, 2013 8:04 pm
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Wing Sweep Angle?

Thank you that's exactly what I wanted to know. I've changed it on different
airplanes and wanted to use a 'correct' standard reference when listing
design parameters. I'm finding some sweep is good more isn't, in my opinion.
Jim
 
 
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Hi Jim,
 
I was always taught to use the aerodynamic center of the root and tip, and
project a line down the span of the wing across these two points. It's
pretty close to 25% generally; it may be a few percent off, but for the
purposes of calculation, it's really close. There are enough variables in
the scheme of things to render that exact enough for our purposes.
 
I hope this helps.
 
Best regards,
 
Ryan
 
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Question!
How dose one measure wing sweep angle on tapered wing panels? Is it located
as a percentage of cord?
Jim Hiller
 
 
 
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