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On August 30, 1992, at 8:15 a.m., on a warm Sunday morning, Mike Arnold flew the AR-5 through the three kilometer traps north of Davis, CA at 213.18 mph, setting a new world speed record in FAI Class C1aO (under 661 pounds gross). What a thrill!
Documents the efficient AR-5's record runs and clearly explains the simple drag reduction concepts used to achieve its surprising performance on such low power. With comments by aerodynamicist, Bruce Carmichael.
Chapters:
1. History and general description of the AR-5
2. Preparing for world record attempt
3. Record runs
4. Asking the experts, "why?"
5. Drag discussion by Bruce Carmichael
6. Propellor
7. Cowl shape and spinner
8. Arriving at fuselage dimensions
9. Wing configuration
10. Measuring wing waviness
11. Tail configuration
12. Wing root interference drag
13. Hoerner on interference drag
14. Landing gear fairing
15. Bruce wraps
16. Flying qualities
17. Bibliography
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