On Jan 7, 12:27 pm, Larry Dighera wrote:
On 7 Jan 2007 09:11:36 -0800, "Tony" wrote in
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I haven't found a decent reference for this -- can anyone help?

What you seek is probably contained within this great resource:http://aerodyn.org/summary.html

On 7 Jan 2007 10:30:52 -0800, "Tony" wrote in
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What a reference!

Yes. I thought so. That's what makes the Internet so marvelous.

Thanks for a great lead -- it will help me avoid making at least some
stupid mistakes.

You're welcome. We can both thank the thoughtful users who are among
the readership of this newsgroup for making us aware of it.

I'm sure to make some others in the story, but it
won't be the fault of this reference.

I doubt that anyone buy into the idea that the because the airplane was
painted sky blue it would be lighter -- but a long wingspan powered
glider 5 feet above the ocean surface: that would work, so long as it
avoids boat masts.

If you see that in a technothriller next year, you can smile knowing
you played a part.

Best of luck with your literary work.

If you'd like to contribute something to rec.aviation.stories I'd be
happy to accept your submissions.