REFLECTOR:Experimental:Lower Winglets

[Dave Black]

Scott,

> I imagine the same aerodynamic principles apply.  It's no problem to make
> some temporary lower winglets for testing - fabricate them from blue foam
> and duct tape them to the lower wing.  Do some slow flight testing starting
> at 6", then saw off the bottom of the winglet extensions in 1" increments.
> I'm curious myself what length works the best for the Standard wing.

It would be wonderful to get some real data on this subject. The question of
how important the lower winglets are has been with us for at least 10 years. 

Dave Black
Shortwing RG