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J. H. M. Gooden's Study of the Wortmann FX 66-S-196 V1 Airfoil
In 1978, J. H. M. Gooden conducted an experimental study of the Wortmann FX 66-S-196 V1 airfoil in the Low-Speed, Low-Turbulence
Wind Tunnel at Delft University. His report was published at the XVI OSTIV Congress of 1978 and is available in PDF format
here. As can be seen in the image below
(when enlarged), the FX 66-S-196 V1 is very similar to the root airfoil
used on the Standard Cirrus. For all practical purposes, this study is applicable to the Standard Cirrus
wing. Even if you are not technically versed in aerodynamics, you will glean from this well written paper
useful insights into the handling and performance of your glider. (Download PDF Report)

(click to enlarge)
Wing Airfoils
Most sources list the Standard Cirrus airfoil as Wortmann FX S 02-196 mod.
Correspondence with Helmut Treiber of Schempp-Hirth has confirmed that the inner wing, from the
root to the inboard end of the aileron, is a linear transition zone from Wortmann FX S 02-196
to Wortmann FX 66-17 A II-182. From the inboard end of the aileron to the tip the airfoil
remains constant as Wortmann FX 66-17 A II-182.
Root Rib Station: FX S 02-196
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from Schempp-Hirth
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Outer Panel: FX 66-17 All-182
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from Schempp-Hirth
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Comparison of Root and Outer Airfoils
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Vertical Stabilizer Airfoils
Lower Section: NACA 63-013A
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from UIUC
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Upper Section: NACA 63-012A
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from UIUC
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Elevator Airfoil
NACA 65-012
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from SNACK software
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