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February 9th 16, 08:45 PM
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Newest Sailplane in the world on display at the 2016 SSA convention
On Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 8:55:25 AM UTC-7, Andy Blackburn wrote:
I always thought the discrete breaks in dihedral and taper were primarily so the control surfaces could have straight hinge lines that didn't bind. I suspect the other reasons are also true. 9B And reason #4 for the discrete breaks is to provide a (sort of) practical place for the wing wheel. A smooth curve would put a lot more underside exposed to rocks and pavement necessitating a taller wheel with more drag. GW 
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