aerofoil
[air-uh-foil]
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Origin of aerofoil
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The flexing or bending of an aerofoil out of its normal shape.
The Theory and Practice of Model AeroplaningV. E. Johnson
This means its aerofoil (supporting) surfaces must be of polished wood or metal.
The Theory and Practice of Model AeroplaningV. E. Johnson
This term denotes that the aerofoil has such a curved transverse section.
The Theory and Practice of Model AeroplaningV. E. Johnson
Gap is the vertical distance between one aerofoil and the one which is immediately above it.
The Theory and Practice of Model AeroplaningV. E. Johnson
The width of an aerofoil is the distance from the front to the rear edge, allowing for camber.
The Theory and Practice of Model AeroplaningV. E. Johnson
aerofoil
US and Canadian airfoil (ˈɛəˌfɔɪl)
- a cross section of an aileron, wing, tailplane, or rotor blade
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