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22nd Oct 2008, 18:25

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ChristiaanJ,
welcome to the dark side!

However,

L = W*cos(ca)

does hold true. You forgot to factor in D*sin(ca) in the world-vertical force balance. Have a look at balsa model's diagram in post #26.

Thanks for the credit for post #6 and #58.

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