Some ideas about gliders with variable geometry concerning performance and handling qualities
Authors
Klaus-Jurgen Heer
The City College of the City University of New York
Keywords:
Design, Structures, Aerodynamics
Abstract
World champion H. Reichmann's glider the SB-11..was one of great interest because of the variable geometry of its wings.... The aerodynamic concerpt of the D-40...is a new trial to improve the advantages of gliders with variable wing geometry. We hope that improvement...can be reached by a triangular flap...
Author Biography
Klaus-Jurgen Heer, The City College of the City University of New York
