The aerodynamic design of the Arcus wing - Schempp-Hirth

From the outset of the project and as we were working on the aerodynamic optimization of the Arcus
wing, we also addressed the flutter behaviour of the airplane. In his research project, Andreas Lutz, in
co-operation with Jan Schwochow (from the DLR Göttingen), simulated the flutter characteristics of the
sailplane.
With the results of his research we were able to take aeroelactic behavior and requirements into
account during the design stage.
As a result of this close and fruitful co-operation between Werner Würz - the DLR Departments in
Braunschweig and Goettingen - Professor Mark Maughmer and Schempp-Hirth the Arcus wing meets
the challenges and requirements in an effective and outstanding way.
Arcus airfoil in the measuring field of the laminar wind tunnel (Stuttgart University)
Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau