The wizard can generate one of three types of NACA airfoil;

4 Digit 

5 Digit 

6 Digit


Any number of coordinates may be generated for the 4 or 5 digit airfoil types. The six digit airfoil has a fixed number of coordinates generated.


6 Digit


Six digit airfoils are generated using the meanline  a=1.0. Thickness forms are supplied for the following types;

63

63A

64

64A

65

65A

66

67,1


The majority of the thickness forms are for thicknesses of 10%. To derive airfoils of different thicknesses the Naca Wizard will apply a scaling factor. For small differences in thickness this approach is acceptable, however large thickness ratios may result in some inaccuracy.


To create a new NACA Airfoil;


1. Open the Airfoil List screen by selecting the Airfoil List menu item from the File Menu or click on the Airfoil List toolbar button at the top of the screen.

2. Click on the New button on the Airfoil tab

3. Click on the Use Naca Airfoil Wizard radio button.

4. Click on the Ok button.

5. Select an airfoil type by scrolling and clicking on the desired type.

6. Click on the Next button.

7. Either enter the numeric values as listed or simply enter the airfoil number then click on the Generate button.

8. Click on the Ok button to save the airfoil or click on the Cancel button to exit.


If at any time you wish to change your selection then click on the Back button.