Return-Path: Received: from pop3.olsusa.com ([63.150.212.2] verified) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 3.5b1) with ESMTP id 812583 for rob@logan.com; Fri, 13 Jul 2001 16:45:00 -0400 Received: from imo-m04.mx.aol.com ([64.12.136.7]) by pop3.olsusa.com (Post.Office MTA v3.5.3 release 223 ID# 0-71175U5500L550S0V35) with ESMTP id com for ; Fri, 13 Jul 2001 12:14:09 -0400 Received: from CasaDeHate@aol.com by imo-m04.mx.aol.com (mail_out_v31.7.) id k.de.175309b1 (4592) for ; Fri, 13 Jul 2001 12:22:55 -0400 (EDT) From: CasaDeHate@aol.com Message-ID: Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2001 12:22:54 EDT Subject: Leading edge tape To: lancair.list@olsusa.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailing-List: lancair.list@olsusa.com Reply-To: lancair.list@olsusa.com <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> << Lancair Builders' Mail List >> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> The Lancair wings are a near laminar flow design and in order to achieve the performance we want we have to stick to the wing planform as close as possible. The addition of leading edge tape is desired to keep bug/rain/debris impact damage to a minimum, but at a cost. Leading edge tape should be as narrow as possible (1/2"-1" max) to keep from tripping the boundary layer aft of the impingement area. Using 2" wide tape is too wide, and should be removed. Keep in mind that the thicker leading edge tapes are a detriment also, so look for the thinnest that works. Contact Vern, he should have some really great stuff or ideas on where to get it.. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LML website: http://www.olsusa.com/mkaye/maillist.html LML Builders' Bookstore: http://www.buildersbooks.com/lancair Please send your photos and drawings to marvkaye@olsusa.com. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>