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Leading Edge extensions

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Didn't want this buried below what was already written.

Any engineering and lift-conscious, CG calculating minds out there?

I see a problem with the tips of the wings being too wide when folded with the 3 inch extended LE, because of the width of the Vertical Stabilizer.

Question: What effect would there possibly be on the CG if the ROOT was extended 3 inches, and a constant taper on the LE to the tip, or at least back to the VS when folded?

Would this be the same as estending the whole LE One and one-half inches, or would it be greater than that, since the main lift is near the root?

All comments welcome - Hope someone has some calculations.

ED in MO

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