Balsa Wood Leading Edge Shapes were firstly, designed for Aeromodellers. As well as modellers, this versatile shape is a popular choice for both teachers and students.
Balsa wood is, emphatically, an amazing lightweight timber. In fact, it's the lightest commercial timber in the world! Even though it's classified as a hardwood, balsa is both lightweight and strong.
As a result, the unique combination of strength-to-weight ratio, Balsa Wood Leading Edge Shapes are perfect for:
The width measurement refers to the flat section, the height is the measurement perpendicular to the width.
