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Another major factor is the fact that the straight leading edge basically gives the Edge the properties of a forward swept wing (FSW) if you consider a line drawn along the mean chord i.e. draw a line from 35% at the root to 35% at the tip and you will notice it sweeps forward.
Anyway this aerodynamic FSW creates an inherent instability almost like having anhedral (as opposed to dihedral). Every 10 degree forward sweep is approximately the same as 1 degree anhedral (the opposite for rear swept wings / dihedral)...
This is what makes the Edge so responsive to roll which is great for the bank and yank turns in Red Bull Air Races.
This is also the reason pattern planes had swpet back leading edges and straight trailing edges for years - it promoted stability by creating aerodynamic dihedral.... stability both inverted and upright unlike regular dihdral.
Oh yes.... and power to weight and a sick colour scheme too! lol
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Listen punk, don't make me come over there and make you chew on a bar of soap now.
How dare you speak of my beloved edge so clinically. She does have a name you know. LOLOLOLOL
Shaun man you crack me up. You just love this stuff don't you. Now get your a$$ over to my house and help me set up my plane.