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Old 06-23-2013, 06:20 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Started my aero-cap.

I finally started my aerocap. The long story is in the Aerodynamics forum if you want to see the beginning ideas.

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...ape-20945.html

Just thought I'd post the pics here also.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

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Old 06-23-2013, 06:44 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Nice shape, what do you want to cover that with?
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Aside from the leading edge being a little high, it looks good. Is it going to sit a bit lower when it's all done?

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