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Old 07-28-2012, 09:30 PM   #464 (permalink)
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Smoothed Streamlining Template

Phil,

After working with the CAD for a few hours, it became apparent that some more extreme radii would allow a nice rendition of the streamlining template.

This first graphic shows the use of 4 radii, namely 3.75H, 7.5H, 15H, and 30H.



Now take a look at the second graphic.

Several things are obvious from this.

First, either my math is off or the template, in it's current form is not drawn 5:1 in length.

Also, the 30H radius is drawn at an ending angle of 22°, just as you have mentioned as the maximum angle that the template should show.







There is probably a mathematical function, or a wing design program out there on the web that would model the streamlining template better than what I have shown here.

Jim.
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