Estimating general Angle of Attack

This window defines the basic length of the lines and provides the general draft of the wing, estimating the center of pressure and angle of glide.

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Raw data:

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*           8. Global angle of attack estimation           *
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* Finesse GR
        7.5
*  Plumb point estimation %
        40
* Calage %
        31
* Risers lenght cm
        47
* Line lenght cm
        680
* Karabiners cm
        40

Finesse

Finesse goal, according to the general proportions of the wing.

Plumb point

The point on the central chord, located just at the same vertical of the pilot in % of central cord.

Calage

Calage in% (distance from the leading edge point to the perpendicular to the central chord from the pilot position).

Risers

Riser basic length.

Lines

Basic length of lines (carabiners to sail).

Carabiners

Separation between main carabiners.


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A more detailed description you can find here Laboratori d'envol website.