Airfoil Firewall Tail 
Plane and Pilot
OCTOBER 3, 2024
True, a slightly higher aspect ratio wing was desired, which in turn required a larger vertical tail and thus a little extra mass, but the size, approximately 20% larger than a Widgeon, was set. The airfoil is a Harry Riblett shape, giving modernized flow separation on the leading edge for a soft stall yet with good lift and drag performance.
Plane and Pilot
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Planespotters note the F2’s separate ailerons and flaps, conventional tail. For one thing, the F2s fuselage hangs from a completely new wing with two distinct airfoil shapes. An obvious discontinuity leads to a thinner airfoil inboard. Out back, theres an entirely new tail.
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 2, 2025
The bulge in the back side of the firewall provides clearance for the oil tank. image via AirCorps Aviation) The natural metal object seen here is the tail wheel axle in the retracted position. image via AirCorps Aviation) This is the tailwheel hydraulic cylinder.
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