... Mine are reflexed the entire length of the wing....
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red
redatxmission
Dec 1, 2009 6:42 pm
GeoB, Yeah, looks like that is so, on the powered ultralight. IIRC, the BKB-1 and the "hang glider" version had reflex only near the tips. -- Cheers, Red...
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yelodwg
Dec 1, 2009 9:48 pm
I have to admit, I do not know what a "reflex" wing is? Tom...
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David Lynch
jjake1957
Dec 2, 2009 12:14 am
Reflex is the upward curving of the trailing edge of the wing. ... From: yelodwg <yelodwg@...> Subject: [Airchairgroup] Re: Kasperwing to airchair? To:...
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KarlS
karl.schneid...
Dec 2, 2009 12:31 am
I have always understood reflex was used to stabilize a wing. The upward curving is used to create a pressure that is opposing another pressure. It was...
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yelodwg
Dec 2, 2009 2:58 am
Thanks guys, that has been driving me crazy! BTW, the bathroom door thing, I do that all the time, when I'm trying to let my wife sleep ;-) Tom...
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sportcfi
Dec 2, 2009 7:15 pm
Reflex in the camber of the airfoil, is used to taylor the stability of an airfoil by changing the pitching moment. (Cm) Here is a good link that explains how...
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gypsyinvader
Dec 2, 2009 7:27 pm
Mike, Oh yeah... I want to say thanks to all that include address' for info! I'm learning a lot because of guys like you... :-] Garry ... Here is a good link...
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Kent Hugus
huguskent
Dec 2, 2009 8:29 pm
A great gift for your favorite pilot: The Devious Elephant. Its a collection of eight short stories about things airborne. Also available on your Kindle....
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Bill Jackson
billj3cub
Dec 2, 2009 9:46 pm
Might I suggest a teaser chapter, or let us read one of your short stories from the book or direct us to some of your other writings that are comparable to try...
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yelodwg
Dec 3, 2009 2:39 am
Does anyone know where the Goat 1 CG is? Tom...
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Chris balla
sdcarpentry
Dec 3, 2009 4:06 am
That is a good question!!! Were can I find in the plans the Goat cg?...
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Dick
low_stork
Dec 3, 2009 4:20 am
Hi All, I am a new member... again.. and the New Owner of the "Super Compact Floater" Design, The Hart Aero Ultralight Sailplane. The wife and I purchased all...
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crangus@...
highdenalt
Dec 3, 2009 4:50 am
Dick, Thank God you are taking over this design. It's been battered around this site many times, mostly trying to get design and delivery data out of the...
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Dick
low_stork
Dec 3, 2009 12:32 pm
Thanks Craig, We will do what we can in the winter months as far as testing. It kind of depends much on how much my partner lets me get by with, (bringing in...
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rexnstudio@...
stearman81n
Dec 3, 2009 12:50 pm
after you establish airworthiness, develope some plans, the money is just as green. -rex ... From: Dick <haswas@...> To: Airchairgroup@yahoogroups.com ...
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gypsyinvader
Dec 3, 2009 1:53 pm
Yea, I get to appear like I know something... When I asked the same thing way back in my early days of a few months ago, I was told Mike designs putting the...
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Mark
markastory
Dec 3, 2009 7:41 pm
Way to go Dick. Personally, I wouldn't trust Hart based on what I have read about his interactions with his paying customers and his inability to provide facts...
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LR
rnlocnil
Dec 3, 2009 11:04 pm
I don't have them that far back, but on the g4z5 version, if you look on the drawing g4a2, it says that the glider must balance nose down when you set it on...
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James
jamesl33511
Dec 3, 2009 11:34 pm
I have to agree about Jim's stories. They're top deck in my book. James . ....
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James
jamesl33511
Dec 3, 2009 11:43 pm
Best of luck with your venture; please keep us posted. I don't have any experience with Hart Aero but what I've read has been at least 10 to 1 negative. It...
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mark@...
iwant2soar
Dec 3, 2009 11:56 pm
If you ever want to test one to destruction let me know. I have a big trailer and truck it can be mounted on. Then we drive a long flat road increasing the...
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Chris balla
sdcarpentry
Dec 4, 2009 2:55 am
 I would say 5% to 7% percent from leading edge"gess";!! From my rc experience heaving a heavy nose means speed, but less control. Far back more gliding and...
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sdcarpentry
Dec 4, 2009 3:05 am
Hey I check the updates for 3 yrs and I do not see a change for few months:( Were are you Mike, miss to see you flying?!...
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ph_dutoit
Dec 4, 2009 6:45 am
I would also like to bug(he he) Mike for reports on the Pig. And perhaps more in-flight videos of flying the Goat? On days when the building is going slow, I...
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gary
hookshookshooks
Dec 4, 2009 11:53 am
Yeah study page G1A3!!!...
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Anthony McDonald
maco108102
Dec 4, 2009 1:05 pm
Damn this is sad to see if only he had some glider training, rather just land straight ahead even if its in the trees, the trees break your fall and slow you...
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Dick
low_stork
Dec 4, 2009 2:17 pm
Thanks for the offer Mark, but I dont think I will be taking the testing to the destruction level at this time. More than likely, preliminary testing will take...
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Dick
low_stork
Dec 4, 2009 2:18 pm
Morning James... Dont put everything on what you have read about Hart Aero. Remember, you when reading, you are only hearing one side of the story, and most...
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Tim
tbertw
Dec 4, 2009 2:20 pm
Dick, I am very pleased with your approach and your willingness to invest your time and treasure in such an appealing project and process. I am also glad to...
