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Old 19th November 2012 | 18:16
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jymil
 
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From: In the Alps
@[email protected]: watch this video, it shows actual streamlines with varying angle of attack. This should make it clear air is indeed deflected downwards.

If this doesn't convince you, I'll hover 10ft above you to prove some significant amount of air is indeed deflected downwards :-)
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