Othman
Well-Known Member
I once worked with a designer (also a phd in aerodynamics) who told me that lower drag would be achieved if the aft wing skin overlapped the leading edge skin, rather than the other way around. The reason being that the forward-facing ridge would cause a local region of high pressure, thus creating more potential for the air to flow to the lower pressure downstream. If the ridge were to face aft, a wake would form causing higher drag and more chance of flow separation.
My question is, how common is it to see this theory put in practice? What do the RVs or other kits do for wing skin joints?
Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
My question is, how common is it to see this theory put in practice? What do the RVs or other kits do for wing skin joints?
Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
