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Old 20th July 2011 | 00:40
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john_tullamarine
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I just can not see how the nacell and engine can produce lift

Three immediate considerations -

(a) curved surfaces with fluid flow can generate significant forces

(b) flow through the engine at high alpha or sideslip angles involves turning the airflow at the nacelle inlet - equals forces. Indeed, this sort of problem can create LSS implications in the missed approach as the lip lift force is destabilising. Also a problem with many piston to turboprop conversions at the prop disc.

(c) likewise, at high angles, the engine efflux thrust can be resolved into vertical and horizontal components.
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