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Old 8th December 2005 | 18:52
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smith
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Although I stated the prop "sucks" you forward, there is an element of push as well, just as in a normal aerofoil (ie aircraft wing). The air above the wing is accelerated at a greater rate than the air below. Hence the majority of the lift comes from the upper surface.

As with the prop therefore the majority of the thrust comes from the front of the blade.
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