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Old November 15th 06, 12:15 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Brad
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Default horiz tail airfoil observations


Is the fixed portion symmetrical but with a control surface that has a
slight undercamber on the bottom? That's what my ASH 26 elevator is
like, and I believe that is normal.


If the fixed portion is not symmetrical, is the flatter part on the top
or bottom?


the fixed portion is pretty much symetrical. the flatter part is on the
top surface

the upper part of the elevator is straight
the lower part of the elevator has a slight undercamber to it, like
what you normally see on the lower surface of a sailplane wing.

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