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Wing Aerodynamics Question; Real World

srgalahad said:
It's also, in some cases, about customer/public perception. A lot of buyers and their passengers have trouble breaking away from the Bleriot style even if the innovative designs are better - or older. Over the years a lot of "new" concepts have received the dreaded:

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So, like the auto industry we keep seeing more of what granddad taught us was "right"

Rob
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There is also the "tiny" issue of getting it certified by the FAA. Much, much easier to do the calculations and validations with a plain old wing-and-tube design.

All the above will probably keep Colani's designs from ever seeing the light of day.

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This one came the closest; it was supposed to break the speed record for propeller driven aircraft:

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It's on my list of FS aircraft to make "one of these days"; will have to get a few more under my belt before I could tackle it. It too, has anhedral.

-James
 
Hey James,

Man, I missed your post. I am a student of sorts of Colani's work. Studied him since the early 80's. Some amazing concepts.

His work is also based on nature and hydro/aerodynamics. They cant figure out for instance how a Bee can fly, but it does. I am sure some of his stuff in the air might actually fly quite well..


Bill
 
I am still playing around with this girls wings.


I had a little idea for winglets that are down-angled, (anhedral in that area only).
 
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