Thread: Washout?
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Old March 25th 08, 02:00 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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Default Washout?

Thanks for all the advice and discussion. Looks like stall strips
could be the way to go. I think I'll experiment with the VGs too.
BTW, the wing is rectangular.


Or put a "triangle" shaped addition on the leading edge of the wing's root,

to trip that portion into stall, first.


That's all anyone is after with washout. Keep the outer portion flying,
while the root is stalling.


If it were me, I would probably do a bit of both! g


Advantages of keeping the wing with no washout is that the whole wing will
be lifting at cruise, instead of throwing away part of the outer wing's lift
with added washout.


big john and morgans have it with the triangular strips.

you just tape them on and keep shortening them until you have the
stall chracteristics you need. then you replace the temporaries with
permanent ones.
make both sides identical.
work out where the 3 degree angle of attack neutral point is on the
leading edge and stick them there.