If I think I am right - Why should I admit I am wrong? In fact the original version of my website was based on calculations of energy and was quite unsatisfactory. I listened to my critics and I changed the emphasis to force acceleration and rate of change of momentum Which is F= ma.
Derfred - Do I understand Newtons Laws? Sure I do
Why don't you ask me whether I understand algebra trigonometry aerodynamics etc? Not so sure about those are you?
A Squared - My theory demonstrates how albatross dynamic soaring extracts momentum and energy from the wind. It has nothing to do with the examples you gave. And you are demonstrating your flawed verbal reasoning
My theory is an alternative to the accepted Rayleigh cycle ie wind-gradient dynamic soaring. Wind gradient effects are real but are not sufficient to explain albatross dynamic soaring.
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