On Dec 28, 7:29*pm, Bob Whelan wrote:
On 12/28/2010 6:59 PM, wrote:

On Dec 28, 6:35 pm, Mark *wrote:
But think what could be done to the aspect ratio.....

Mark

Can you say "low Reynolds number?"
UH

Curable by speed! *:-)

Clearly 'practical graphene' will require extensive, systemic thought (and
probably not a little new 'aereodynamic' research), but my nickel is on it
happening. After all, who can seriously imagine glider designers whining about
having a material so good it *hurts* their ability to improve performance
because it's too light?!?

Regards,
Bob W.

My bet would be designers will use the immense strength to eliminate
Va, Vb and Vne speeds. A glider would reach terminal velocity first.
A higher turbulence penetration speed would facilitate higher inter-
thermal speeds. It would be especially beneficial for high altitude,
long distance XC wave flights. Imagine a 300 knot low pass.