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Applications of advanced aerodynamic technology to light aircraft.This paper discusses a project for adapting advanced technology, much of it borrowed from the jet transport, to general aviation design practice. The NASA funded portion of the work began in 1969 at the University of Kansas and resulted in a smaller, experimental wing with spoilers and powerful flap systems for a Cessna Cardinal airplane. Some flight data and research pilot comments are presented. The project was expanded in 1972 to include a light twin-engine airplane. For the twin there was the added incentive of a potential increase in single-engine climb performance. The use of a new high-lift Whitcomb airfoil is planned for both the wing and the propellers. Preliminary data on the characteristics of the new airfoil are discussed. The configuration of an experimental wing for a Piper Seneca PA-34 and estimated airplane performance with this wing are discussed.
Document ID
19730049874
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Crane, H. L.
Mcghee, R. J.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, Va., United States)
Kohlman, D. L.
(Kansas, University Lawrence, Kan., United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1973
Subject Category
Aircraft
Report/Patent Number
SAE PAPER 730318
Meeting Information
Meeting: Business Aircraft Meeting
Location: Wichita, KS
Start Date: April 3, 1973
End Date: April 6, 1973
Sponsors: Society of Automotive Engineers
Accession Number
73A34676
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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