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Symetrical airfoil

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fernando · Feb 19, 2005 04:18 PM

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What is the purpose of the symetrical airfoil in a flapped ship? I believe that an unflapped plane will get better lift while stunting; But shouldn't the flaps take care of the needed lift? couldn't a flat(not airfoiled) wing with flaps have the same effects? I have noticed that most r/c planes dont have symetrical airfoils and do stunt pretty well.

Pat Mackenzie · Feb 21, 2005 05:41 PM

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TomB,
I think Lou's comments were definitely referencing the other thread you mention. If you read both threads it is clear.
The "someone" was the subject of the thread, and the " gentle man" is it's author.
Pat Mackenzie