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Re: [OM] IMG: Globe/Temco Swifts

Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Globe/Temco Swifts
From: Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2015 09:10:47 -0500
Wouldn't those most likely be referred to as "slats" ? Same principle, just a difference in approach (pun intended). :-)

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA

On 8/13/2015 9:07 AM, Chris Trask wrote:
      <<SNIP>>

The red Swift had the slots closed.  The Swift has long led to a lot of
hangar talk about these slots.  Most agree that there is not much speed
to be gained by closing them unless a lot of horsepower has been added,
resulting in speeds above 170 mph.  Everyone seems to hold to his own
opinion about how closing the slots affects stall characteristics.

http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Slots+Closed.jpg.html

      The Gypsy Moth had slot that would open automatically at low speeds.  
Made a lot of noise on final approach as they slapped open and closed.


Chris

When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro
      - Hunter S. Thompson

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