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August 1st 19, 06:11 PM
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Wing Contour?
On Thursday, August 1, 2019 at 12:50:22 PM UTC-4, wrote:
Just to clarify, the 1/4 inch ply is "rough cut" as closely as possible and the filler adheres to the wood and gives the smooth surface needed to re-profile? How far back above, and below the wing do you go for a glider you want to perform well? Doug You understood correctly. First 10% or so. About 3 inches inboard and 2-1/2 outboard. Purpose of the templates is to have finished wing with same profile it started with. "Normal" sanding will usually make the leading edge too blunt. UH 
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