Mailing List lml@lancaironline.net Message #3242
From: Hapgood, Matt <matt.hapgood@funb.com>
Subject: RE: Extended Wing Tips
Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 10:31:47 -0400
To: 'GBFitz@aol.com' <GBFitz@aol.com>, <lancair.list@olsusa.com>
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> extended wing tips. I was wondering if Tom (or anybody else) had any data
> on
> long vs. short wing tip performance at cruise above 15,000 feet.  The
> factory
> claims an increase in cruise performance with the long tips, I was just
> wondering if this actually pans out in the real world.


I spoke with Orin about it, and he seemed iffy about the increased
performance at higher altitude.  Something about increased drag offsetting
any increased lift...

Matt

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