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Old 13th May 2013, 04:09
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Silvaire1
 
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For a typical aerofoil with (CL/CD)MAX of around 21.6 at α = 4°, the centre of pressure will be slightly ahead of the centre of gravity, requiring downforce at the tail plane for balance
Gimps who understand see-saws would be doubly confused.
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