THICKNESS MODIFICATION SCREEN

 

image\winf0103.gif This screen is used to modify the thickness of an airfoil. Thickness is expressed as a percentage of the chord of an airfoil. The location of the maximum thickness point is not altered by this screen.

 

To modify the thickness;

Enter the amount of thickness and click on the OK button.

 

To exit without making a change, click on the CANCEL button.

 

The RESET button is used to reset the camber to the original thickness for the airfoil.

 

image\winf0098.gif Tip To undo your change , click on the image\winf0102.gif on the AIRFOIL CAD toolbar.

 

image\winf0089.gif Warning The modification of existing airfoils is not recommended. Without a thorough knowledge of aerodynamics and extensive wind tunnel testing modifications will in most cases reduce the performance and could lead to poor aircraft flight and stability characteristics.