Steven Phillabaum wrote: >Hello net. >I have a question. The tips of my Horizontal Stabilizer are currently flat >and I like the way they show off the "new" airfoil. I want to know if leaving >them flat will cause airflow or drag problems? If so I can round them off and >glass over. I added 3/4" of foam on the ends for ease of shaping. Finish the >tips, cut out the tab and be finished with this part of the build. > >Steven Phillabaum >Auburn, Alabama > > According to Jim Bede flat, ala Mooney wing tips, is probably better than rounded. Just watched an EAA video on drag reduction presented by Jim. Don't know if I would buy an airplane kit from him but I would listen to him on drag issues.
Steve Eberhart
