Corrosion resistance and price are factors that must be considered. Perhaps surprisingly, wood used along the grain is also a viable choice, and laminates of the material made into airfoil type ...

The lower diagram shows the lift distribution over a typical airfoil in steady state. The center of pressure is seen to be towards the front of the wing at about the quarter chord location. To avoid ...

The exact airfoil shape of a wing has a massive effect on the performance and efficiency of an aircraft and will be selected based on the intended flight envelope. If you’re moving beyond foam ...