The maintenance of laminar-flow wings involves two problems:-- (1) The prevention of deterioration in the surface itself (e.g. cracking of the paint or filler, increase in roughness or waviness, etc., whether due to ...
A collection has been made of aerodynamic data on air brakes. The characteristics of wing brake flaps have been analysed, including the effect of venting or perforating the flaps. In particular, the design of brake flaps ...