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Old 09-23-2020, 11:41 AM   #50 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by freebeard View Post
Taylor95 — Way back when, we used to discuss blisters and canopies.........
I've struggled to find real life examples of 1:10 ratio canopies and blisters as advocated by Aerohead's references to text books such as Hucho.

I mean when we see a 2-part body canopy on a solar racer or fighter aircraft and it's 1:5 ratio at best one has got to think that last little bit of theoretical air attachment is an idealized goal and not an actual design recommendation.

Just say'n there is a disconnect.
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