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Since 1994 M&H Soaring has been working
with Dr. Mark Maughmer, of Penn State University, to design and manufacture
winglets to improve the handling and performance of high performance sailplanes.
This collaboration has tested various designs to produce a winglet which
allows the sailplane
to climb effectively in thermals at low speeds, as well as being able to
glide efficiently between thermals at high speeds. This work in developing
an airfoil, which is optimized throughout the entire "climb/glide cycle",
can be seen on the winglets which are available from M&H Soaring. This
latest generation of this winglet design has now also been incorporated
by Schempp-Hirth in the production of their Ventus 2ax and Ventus 2bx sailplanes.
In order to better understand the performance benefits
offered by the winglets offered by M&H Soaring, we encourage you to
read the following articles written by Dr. Maughmer.
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