LEADING EDGE "CUFF" - explanation

retiredVTT · Unread post by **retiredVTT** » Wed Mar 23, 2011 7:06 pm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leading_edge_cuff

The new ICON A5 sport aircraft has decided to go the "no flaps route" in favor of "wing cuffs" for safety reasons.

They expect to sell ($135,000.00 each for the first 100) many of these amphibious aircraft to NEW PILOTS.

Without flaps it will be a simpler aircraft to fly.

The wing cuffs are reported to prevent spin non recovery and to aid greatly in a stall as they allow the ailerons to still function.

Check out the new ICON A5 here:

http://www.iconaircraft.com/wingfold-studio-video.html

and the RC model ICON A5 from Hobbyking here:

http://www.hobbyking.com/unitedhobbies/ ... duct=16605

Bill