New airfoil sections for general aviation aircraftA program has been undertaken to develop new airfoil sections suitable for general aviation aircraft, utilizing theoretical and experimental advanced technology developed in recent years primarily for subsonic jet transport and military aircraft. The airfoil development program is one component of the Advanced Technology Light Twin program sponsored by NASA Langley Research Center. Two-dimensional tests of a new airfoil have demonstrated high cruising performance over a fairly wide C sub 1 range, and a C sub 1 max value of 3.69 with Fowler flap and no leading-edge devices. Experimental and theoretical development of additional configurations is under way.
Document ID
19740028856
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Wentz, W. H., Jr. (Wichita State University Wichita, Kan., United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1973
Subject Category
Aerodynamics
Report/Patent Number
SAE PAPER 730876
Meeting Information
Meeting: National Aerospace Engineering and Manufacturing Meeting