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Interesting observation!
Questions for Roberto.
Since the IV has a blended wing, the tip section is only the tip
section at the tip. As soon as you get away from the tip the section
changes, and one would think the aerodynamic properties. The wing tip
does not perform per the plots due to end effects (vortex generation
etc.). Do you have any data or information about mid-span properties?
The non linearity you point out seems to only happen at a Reynolds
number of 3 E6. Does this correlate to the applicable flight
parameters?
Is this lift coefficient hysteresis characteristic of some, many, all
laminar sections?
As the section "thins" in the family 64-X12 the effect you point out
becomes more pronounced. Do you think that manufacturing variances
could reduce or exacerbate the effect?
What effect would the various winglet designs have?
Inquiring minds want to know.
Regards
Brent Regan
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