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Old 1st Dec 2017, 14:51
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Downwind Lander
 
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Originally Posted by PDR1
1. The microlight would never get fast enough to use the longeze wing at its efficient operating point,

2. and would have a much higher stalling speed than is permitted for microlights.
1. That's the thing - could it happen? maybe Yes, maybe No. At the moment, No, but - see below -

2. Yes, this is so and also there is a wing loading problem to solve, possibly both with a larger wing area.
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