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Offline Dave Rountree

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port and starboard wing length
« on: March 07, 2008, 02:24:31 PM »
 i have noticed a lot of planes have different wingspan lengths port and starboard. visually this is unappealing to me. does there really have to be that offset? i have a bunch of plans that most have the offset. it seems easy enough to add another rib to make each side even. will this really effect the flight. at my skill level, which i am just returning to flying from a long lay off, wondering if i would even notice the difference. i guess you could say that i am visually geometrically challenged.thanks in advance for passing on the knowledge. Dave Rountree
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Re: port and starboard wing length
« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2008, 02:49:20 PM »
If it pleases you to add an extra rib bay, then do so. Many of the top current designs feature equal span, also, so you won't actually be breaking new ground. The effect on flying characteristics will be minimal.


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Re: port and starboard wing length
« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2008, 06:39:48 PM »
Quote from: Dave Rountree on March 07, 2008, 02:24:31 PM
i have noticed a lot of planes have different wingspan lengths port and starboard. visually this is unappealing to me. does there really have to be that offset? i have a bunch of plans that most have the offset. it seems easy enough to add another rib to make each side even. will this really effect the flight. at my skill level, which i am just returning to flying from a long lay off, wondering if i would even notice the difference. i guess you could say that i am visually geometrically challenged.thanks in advance for passing on the knowledge. Dave Rountree

If you add 1 inch inboard you will need less tip weight. The extra lift by the extra inches makes up for the line weight. I use offset in every plane I build.
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Re: port and starboard wing length
« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2008, 07:11:08 PM »
I agree with Robert, the 1 inch difference is a LOT lighter than the extra wingtip weight needed otherwise.  I'm one of those who can't see the 1 inch difference from two feet away and even if I could I'd still build the offset in.
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