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Asymmetrical airfoil

One in which the upper camber differs from the lower camber.

Dictionary Term

Asymmetrical airfoil

Definitions

  • One in which the upper camber differs from the lower camber.
  • An airfoil section that is not the same on both sides of the chord line.

References

  • Glider Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2024
  • Powered Parachute Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2007
  • Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2008