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Sent:?Tuesday, April 05, 2016 at 8:07 PM
From:?"Mark Langford via KRnet"
To:?krnet at list.krnet.org
Cc:?"Mark Langford"
Subject:?Re: KR> Adverse Yaw
Owen wrote:
> However, I also read an article about how important gap seals are for
> increasing climb performance.
See http://www.n56ml.co
At 09:35 PM 4/5/2016, you wrote:
>If you're ever tempted to fly around the patch without the gap seals
>between stub wing and outer wing installed, be prepared for a
>dramatically lowered climb rate.
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Jeff Scott wrote:
> I tested both with and without the gap
> seals. With several climbs to altitude and several speed runs. I
> found no discernible difference in the performance numbers of my
> aircraft between flying with and without the gap seals.
I think the difference may be that you can
As a supplement to whatever one uses to cover up the wing joint, I've
used white Scotch 35 2-inch wide tape to seal any gaps and seams. It's
very difficult to find in the 2 inch width - but it's out there. My only
known source is a sailplane business at Warner Springs:
http://www.skysailing.com/
Larry said: but I recall that there is no aerodynamic gain in covering the
opening with the RAF48 airfoil.
It is my understanding that regardless of airfoil, that the primary benefit,
and reason for the wing gap seals for ailerons is for the benefit to climb
rate. The drag induced by the angle of
Larry said: but I recall that there is no aerodynamic gain in covering the
>opening with the RAF48 airfoil.
>
>It is my understanding that regardless of airfoil, that the primary benefit,
>and reason for the wing gap seals for ailerons is for the benefit to climb
>rate.
>Colin Rainey
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riday, May 25, 2007 4:59 AM
Subject: Re: KR> gap seals
>
> Larry said: but I recall that there is no aerodynamic gain in covering the
> >opening with the RAF48 airfoil.
> >
> >It is my understanding that regardless of airfoil, that the primary
benefit,
> >and reas
when i installed gap seals yes i woiuld say i say an improvement in roll and
climb
has anyone fitted vortex generators
phill
- Original Message -
From: "Rich Seifert"
To: "KRnet"
Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2007 1:43 AM
Subject: Re: KR> gap seals
>I installed ga
al Message -
From: "Joe Beyer"
To:
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 11:59 PM
Subject: KR> gap seals
>I have installed gap seals on my KR-2 a couple of years ago and have seen
>no
> noticeabled difference in performance. I am considering taking them off.
> The
> gap seals
...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf
Of Jim
Sent: Tuesday, 9 May 2006 9:38 AM
To: KRnet
Subject: Re: KR> gap seals
Yea I bought into the gap seal will make the airplane go faster B.S. too
When I had a C-150 it didn't go any faster however I could walk a little
faster without
ry Kruyssen
> Cairns, Australia
> k...@bigpond.com
> http://www.users.bigpond.com/kr2/kr2.htm
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On
> Behalf
> Of Jim
> Sent: Tuesday, 9 May 2006 9:38 AM
> To: KRnet
Dream on Jim B
- Original Message -
From: "Barry Kruyssen"
To: "'KRnet'"
Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 6:43 PM
Subject: RE: KR> gap seals
> Its going to take more than gap seals to make something as slick as C-150
> go
> faster. I wou
Dream On Jim B
- Original Message -
From: "Barry Kruyssen"
To: "'KRnet'"
Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 6:43 PM
Subject: RE: KR> gap seals
> Its going to take more than gap seals to make something as slick as C-150
> go
> faster. I wou
I have installed gap seals on my KR-2 a couple of years ago and have seen no
noticeabled difference in performance. I am considering taking them off. The
gap seals cause more mechanical friction on the aileron rigging and that I
don't need. Also the wing is easier to handle when off the plane witho
Historicaly, gap seals have been used in applications where air is getting
through a flying surface from one side of the wing to the other, thus
interupting the boundry layer on that side and causing drag. With your
piano hinges that are on the KR ailerons, I don't think enough air can get
through
Steve Jones,
Please contact me offline. I have some Mylar for you.
Jim Vance
va...@claflinwildcats.com
>Another possible solution,
>What about some of the great Model aircraft coverings,
>Phil Matheson
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Why not just make a strip of fiberglass as long and wide as you
want. Lay it on plastic or other smooth, non-stick surface for
a smooth finish a
Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at
http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html
- Original Message -
From: "larry flesner"
To: "KRnet"
Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 6:28 PM
Subject: KR> Gap Seals / idea - question
>
> >Another possible sol
The amount of flex required, especially for the ailerons fitted with a piano
hing, would cause fibreglass and the paint on it to eventually crack. Also the
fireglass is stiffer than Mylar and would cause more drag on the controls.
I've been using mylar on gliders for years and have already bough
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