| It will be very interesting to see if your technical approach comes up with the same answers as what we might call the “intuitive approach” used by most modellers.
The problem I can see with the technical approach is that, as you’ve discovered, there is very little data available. If you manage to correlate the data, weight, lift, drag, speed required, engine size, prop size, etc. etc. I’m sure there would be a ready market for the information.
The problem with the intuitive approach is that it can be slow to catch up with improvement in engine design, new materials etc.
However your SE5a is eventually built, I expect in reality it will end up using a combination of technical and intuitive, I’m sure it will make a very useful and informative thread. I’ll watch with interest! |