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Old 17th November 2012 | 23:10
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army_av8r
 
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I use a good mix of "all" the reasons why helicopters fly. but if someone doesn't get it, i just have them put there hand out a car window. start at zero pitch, and slowly increase. they can then feel the upward force on their palm. i also use symmetric airfoils to help explain why the upper/lower stuff isnt the only thing at play.
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