Flapperon gaps
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From: Bob Patterson <bob.patterson@canrem.com>
Subject: Flapperon gaps
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Date: Thu, 8 Jul 1999 00:12:38 -0400
Sorry, Curt - you asked how I filled these gaps....
The easiest way is just to run a strip of .025 aluminum down the tops
of the two sections, and fasten it down with PK screws ... It is almost
impossible to fill in the bottom, because of the hinge/hanger position,
but just doing the top will really help.
There is a terrific vortex coming out of that gap, and it causes a fair
bit of drag .... and it looks a little better when it's filled, too :-)
....bobp
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From: Bob Patterson <bob.patterson@canrem.com>
Subject: Flapperon gaps
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Date: Thu, 8 Jul 1999 00:12:38 -0400
Sorry, Curt - you asked how I filled these gaps....
The easiest way is just to run a strip of .025 aluminum down the tops
of the two sections, and fasten it down with PK screws ... It is almost
impossible to fill in the bottom, because of the hinge/hanger position,
but just doing the top will really help.
There is a terrific vortex coming out of that gap, and it causes a fair
bit of drag .... and it looks a little better when it's filled, too :-)
....bobp