The 1/4 chord point would be the best choice. But it's not that big of a
concern usually.
If you're cutting a foam core, then yes. Rotate the tip template around the
1/4 chord point.
Bill Swingle
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Sent: Friday, December 03, 2004 10:07 AM
To: Adam Till (Cal); [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [RCSE] The proper way to add washout/twist...
The 1/4 chord point would be the best choice. But it's not that big of a
concern usually.
If you're
Twisting around the LE will add a bit of a pitching moment. Usually.
However, a flying wing USUALLY will have a near-zero pitching moment airfoil
so it's a non-issue.
Besides, if it's a foamie, just twisting it with you hand and applying a
heat gun, will usually twist around approximately the
: Friday, December 03, 2004 10:17 AM
To: Adam Till (Cal)
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Subject: Re: [RCSE] The proper way to add washout/twist...
Twisting around the LE will add a bit of a pitching moment. Usually.
However, a flying wing USUALLY will have a near-zero pitching moment
airfoil so it's a non
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