oriol
Well-Known Member
Hi!
I do not know why, almost all of the hang gliders have a delta shape? Is it perhaps because of a structural advantage, or because the delta provides some lateral stability?
In theory deltas are good for high speed or flying wings. As far as I know, Marske approach is a compromise, that allows for a good aspect ratio and stall behaviour, and probably too structural considerations. However although Marske's aircraft are flying wings, they are not hang gliders. The only exception that comes to mind is the Woopy fly. Is the tail on the Woopy fly to provide the yaw stabilty, that is lost with the reverse delta configuration?
Would a reverse delta rigid hang glider be as good, or even better, than a delta hang glider?
Thanks a lot for your comments,
Oriol
I do not know why, almost all of the hang gliders have a delta shape? Is it perhaps because of a structural advantage, or because the delta provides some lateral stability?
In theory deltas are good for high speed or flying wings. As far as I know, Marske approach is a compromise, that allows for a good aspect ratio and stall behaviour, and probably too structural considerations. However although Marske's aircraft are flying wings, they are not hang gliders. The only exception that comes to mind is the Woopy fly. Is the tail on the Woopy fly to provide the yaw stabilty, that is lost with the reverse delta configuration?
Would a reverse delta rigid hang glider be as good, or even better, than a delta hang glider?
Thanks a lot for your comments,
Oriol
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