Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a secondary airfoil apparatus, system and method for improving lift, takeoff, landing and aerodynamic performance of a floatplane. The secondary airfoil can be integrated into the floatplane during manufacture, or retrofitted to an existing floatplane after manufacture. The secondary airfoil is itself of sufficient structural rigidity to withstand any and all forces added by the airfoil during floatplane operation. The secondary airfoil is fixedly attached between the floats of the floatplane, and are purposefully not attached to spreader bars that can exist typically between the floats. The secondary airfoil can be arranged at an optimal angle of incidence and vertical lift position relative to the primary airfoil, or wing of the aircraft, and relative to the floats center of gravity and drag for optimal maneuverability of the floatplane.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64C 35/00 - Flying-boatsSeaplanes
• B64C 3/34 - Tanks constructed integrally with wings, e.g. for fuel or water
• B64C 25/54 - Floats
• B64C 3/26 - Construction, shape, or attachment of separate skins, e.g. panels
• B64D 37/16 - Filling systems