On Tue, 14 Oct 2003 17:10:57 -0700, Ed Wischmeyer
wrote:

Anybody know of a reference on this on the web, or (gasp) even in print?
I know that there are some supposed advantages to this, as opposed to
having a squared off leading edge which fairs in perfectly when the
elevator is perfectly aligned with the stabilizer.

thanks

Ed Wischmeyer

Ed ol' sausage
Darrol Stinton's book has one diagram with one part related to
elevator profiles for flutter resistance. has a rounded edge slightly
proud of the wing surface to promote flow reattachment.
it aint strictly what you were asking but may be the sort of thing a
fuzzy memory would refer back to.
The Design of the Aeroplane is the book.
edition 1 has the diagram on page 444
edition 2 has the diagram on page 440.

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