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Joe Perkel · 1 February 2008, 08:51 AM

I have a question regarding trailing edge tubing.

The drawings I have many times need to be interpreted with a magnifying glass. As I am now working on the wing details, I've noted something curious on the drawings.

There is a reference to a "section AP" for the trailing edge and a handrawn figure but, no dimension detail other than 22 g. It is a strange looking oblong affair.

I was under the impression that most fabric biplane trailing edges were circular in section about 1/2" diameter. Something like this skybolt....

So my question is, why an oblong section -vs- a circular one? Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks

1 February 2008, 08:51 AM	#80 (permalink)
Joe Perkel Forum Ace Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Miami / Sebring, Florida Posts: 1,280	Trailing Edge Tubing I have a question regarding trailing edge tubing. The drawings I have many times need to be interpreted with a magnifying glass. As I am now working on the wing details, I've noted something curious on the drawings. There is a reference to a "section AP" for the trailing edge and a handrawn figure but, no dimension detail other than 22 g. It is a strange looking oblong affair. I was under the impression that most fabric biplane trailing edges were circular in section about 1/2" diameter. Something like this skybolt.... So my question is, why an oblong section -vs- a circular one? Anyone have any ideas? Thanks __________________ Joe http://sopwith-baby.com/ M.V.R. Showed us what happens when you don't stick to your own rules.