Airfoil Selection and Tail Design Jose Pedrego ASCEND Team 4/19/2008
Glider Design Fuselage Wing –Fundamental lifting device –Airfoil –Dimensions Tail –Essential for Stability –Control Surfaces
Airfoil Considerations Low Reynolds Number Lift-curve Slope Maximum Lift Coefficient Ease of Manufacturing
Airfoil Analysis AirfoilMax CLAOA for Max CLCD at Max CLlift curve slope e e e rg s
Airfoil Selection Eppler 222
Tail Design Stability –Statically Stable –Sufficient Moment Arm Control –Elevator –Rudder Manufacturing –Airfoil –Flat Plate
Tail Final Dimensions.0792 Horizontal Tail Area 25 cm from center of gravity Elevator Flat Plate