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KamperBob · 05-27-2011, 10:39 AM

It's worth noting that arched wings are much stronger than flat ones due to curvature. They flap less. Nature exploits curvature in many ways. There is more to learn from birds and fish.

05-27-2011, 10:39 AM	#14 (permalink)
KamperBob Recreation Engineer Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Somewhere USA Posts: 525 Black Stallion - '02 Toyota Tundra 4WD xCab Half Pint - '06 Yamaha XT225 Thanks: 333 Thanked 138 Times in 103 Posts	It's worth noting that arched wings are much stronger than flat ones due to curvature. They flap less. Nature exploits curvature in many ways. There is more to learn from birds and fish. __________________ Recreation Engineer