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Old November 21st 11, 11:06 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Schumanized Wing?

On Nov 20, 1:36*am, Walt Connelly Walt.Connelly.
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I might be spelling this wrong but could someone fill me in as to the
advantages and disadvantages to the Schumanized Wing?

Thanks,

Walt

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Walt Connelly


See http://www.betsybyars.com/guy/soarin.../72-modif.html for Wil
Schuemann's description of the many modifications he made to his
H-301. The biggest advantage of the Schuemannized wing is its
drastically improved performance at high cruising speeds while giving
up none of its climbing abilities. Disadvantages? The wings are a
little heavier. And of course re-contouring the wings is no walk in
the park, but if you like going faster than the other guy...

Jack Wyman
(Former owner of the "Schuebelle": it's now in the National Soaring
Museum).