The application of high lift devices to competition gliders
Authors
Nicholas Goodhart
The City College of the City University of New York
Keywords:
Aerodynamics, Design
Abstract
In recent years designers of advanced competition gliders have sought to increase performance by using high lift devices. Outstanding examples have been the use of Flower flaps........... The aim of this paper is to examine the theoretical benefits to be obtained from high lift devices with particular reference to the development of the Sigma high performance glider.
Author Biography
Nicholas Goodhart, The City College of the City University of New York
