Topless wing

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Topless wing

Postby Bulletjie » Sun Jan 30, 2011 9:10 pm

Could anyone please explain to me what is the advantages of a topless wing and how does it perform against a more conventional wing?
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Re: Topless wing

Postby BOATCH » Sun Jan 30, 2011 9:55 pm

You don't need a hanger so high that allows the king post to clear :wink:
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Re: Topless wing

Postby Kalahari » Mon Jan 31, 2011 10:50 am

Less drag due to absence of kingpost and luff lines
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Re: Topless wing

Postby Dobbs » Mon Jan 31, 2011 11:49 am

Much quicker and easier to assemble and disassemble
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Re: Topless wing

Postby Bulletjie » Mon Jan 31, 2011 12:59 pm

Thanks for the info!
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