Semi-rigid aircraft wing

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1973-04-09

1976-10-26

Blix, Trygve M.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft sustentation

Sustaining airfoils

B64C 346

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039879844

ABSTRACT:
A semi-rigid aircraft wing is provided of the type having a rigid spar forming the leading edge, a flexible cable forming the trailing edge, and a fabric covering forming upper and lower surfaces. An inflatable air bag is placed within the wing extending from end to end of the wing adjacent the rigid spar to engage at least one of the wing surfaces when inflated to control the airfoil configuration.

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