I came across a post the other day from a member who is finishing up a tapered wing for an RV-4. I did one for an RV-6 some time ago and it turned out quite well. Here is a thread for those who would like to know more and share their ideas.
I had intended an original design until I became aware of the RV-6, it ticked all of my boxes but one. With the fair lines from nose to tail, somehow the rectangular wing stood out as wanting attention.
By the numbers the differences were not revolutionary, a little here and a little there. It was supposed to wind up flying like an RV and it did. What a great little airplane.
Just a taste, more to come...
RV-6 DF-6
Span (ft) 23.0 25.0
Area (ft^2) 111.2 104.2
Taper Ratio 1.0 0.63
AR 4.76 6.00
Twist (deg) 0.0 0.0
OB end Flap (in) 78.0 90.0
OB end Aileron (in) 126.3 140.0
Root Chord (in) 58.0 58.0
Tip Chord (in) 58.0 38.6
I had intended an original design until I became aware of the RV-6, it ticked all of my boxes but one. With the fair lines from nose to tail, somehow the rectangular wing stood out as wanting attention.
By the numbers the differences were not revolutionary, a little here and a little there. It was supposed to wind up flying like an RV and it did. What a great little airplane.
Just a taste, more to come...
RV-6 DF-6
Span (ft) 23.0 25.0
Area (ft^2) 111.2 104.2
Taper Ratio 1.0 0.63
AR 4.76 6.00
Twist (deg) 0.0 0.0
OB end Flap (in) 78.0 90.0
OB end Aileron (in) 126.3 140.0
Root Chord (in) 58.0 58.0
Tip Chord (in) 58.0 38.6