REFLECTOR: Velocity 20B update

David Staten Dastaten at earthlink.net
Mon Oct 30 22:49:39 CST 2006


Even if the tip position is not standardized across the fleet, the data 
being reported here is still valid.. the results can be interpolated 
based on relative position at different IAS.

Christopher Martin wrote:

>When you all are talking about trailing edge up or down are you referring
>to it's position relative to the canard tip? Because the tip is applied to
>the end of the canard without necessarily being square to the airfoil. And
>therefore, not an consistent reference point. If a parallel line or
>straight edge is held to the bottom of the canard and the trailing edge of
>the elevator, that would be considered as the position for the edge to be
>straight with the airfoil. Applying the canard tip in line with this would
>then be a good reference for trailing edge up or down.
>
>Just an observation to make sure we are all talking about the same thing.
>
>Christopher Martin
>christophercmartin at earthlink.net
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